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Title: AVID Technology Edit Suite Support contract (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00211 and the solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ/NOI) This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). The National Institutes of Health Office of the Director – Office of Logistics – Hospital and Labortory Supply Division intends to negotiate and award a Purchase Order without providing for full and open competition (Including brand-name) to Avid technology, Inc., 75 Blue Sky Drive, Burlington, MA 01803. This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and the statutory authority of FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026. (iv) The associated NAICS code 541519 and the small business size standard 150 employees. This requirement has no set aside restrictions. (v) The purchase is for Avid Technology, Inc – Edit Suite Support contract with the Period of Performance is 5/1/2026 – 4/31/2027 Speciifcally: Avid Media Composer Ultimate 1-Year Subscription, Artist | DNxIQ Extended Hardware Support, Avid Advantage, Avid Advantage, Avid NEXIS | E4 200TB, ExpertPlus with Hardware, Media Central | PM Base Package, 1Y, Avid Learning Central, Enterprise Individual User, 1 Year Subscription/User, Avid Professional Services, System Commissioning Daily Rate Expenses Included, and Avid Professional Services, Project Management, Without Expenses to enable Events Management Branch (EMB) Edit Suite to have full editing capabilities and the proper workflow. The Period of Performance is5/1/2026 – 4/30/2027. Proposed Contractor's unique qualifications.a. Equipment upgrade/repair : Equipment can only be repaired by the original manufacturer. This is a continuing annual support renewal.b. Proprietary data : Only the manufacturer can provide the follow-on service or maintenance because of proprietary data.c. Brand Name only : Avid Technology, Inc., as the developer and provider of the editing system hardware and software is the sole vendor able to provide the required support. (vi) Deliver to: National Institutes of Health Office…

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