Sole Source Notification - LHASA Software for Cosmetic Chemical Safety Assessment Support Package

The Food and Drug Administration, Office of Cosmetics and Colors (OCAC), intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Lhasa Ltd for Lhasa Predictor Software for Cosmetic Chemical Risk Assessment. The software is used for evaluating the toxicity of cosmetic ingredients and provides access to computational tools and databases. The acquisition includes a one-year license for LHASA software with access to Derek Nexus, Sarah Nexus, Meteor Nexus, and Vitic Nexus modules. The period of performance consists of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Key features of the job include: • Evaluating the toxicity of cosmetic ingredients • Providing access to computational tools and databases • Including a one-year license for LHASA software • Access to Derek Nexus, Sarah Nexus, Meteor Nexus, and Vitic Nexus modules • A period of performance consisting of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods