Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source – ArcGIS Licenses Renewal

The Department of Health and Human Services is preparing to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to ESRI for the annual renewal of ArcGIS software licenses that support CDC’s agency‑wide GIS and spatial‑analysis needs. The contract covers a one‑year performance period (Sept 2 2026 – Sept 1 2027) and requires delivery of all listed licenses within five days of award, along with strict compliance with Section 508 accessibility, federal security & privacy standards, and mandatory training. • Scope: Renewal and delivery of roughly 45 distinct ArcGIS license items (Enterprise, Pro, Analyst extensions, Online credits, etc.) for CDC‑wide use. • Compliance: Must meet HHS Section 508 ICT standards, NIST 800‑53/171 security controls, FedRAMP requirements (if cloud‑based), and rapid incident‑response timelines (1‑hour reporting). • Vendor: ESRI is the exclusive source; no competitive bidding is permitted. • Performance: Licenses must be provided within five days of award; ongoing security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and annual training are required throughout the contract term.