This Notice of Intent to award a sole source firm fixed purchase order is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) on behalf the National Institute for Occupations Safety & Health (NIOSH), Health Effects Laboratory Division (HELD). NIOSH has a requirement to examine work injury risk associated with job title, while controlling for individual-level, environmental and other occupational factors. The period of performance is August 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026. The intended recipient of this purchase order is: Electrical Power Research Institute located at 3420 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94304

This order is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice; however, all quotations/responses received within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Responses should be emailed to emailed to Carla Jenkins-Smith, Contract Specialist at qna3@cdc.gov by June 29, 2023, COB. No telephonic quotes will be accepted.