69 -- Preparation and evaluation of Training Modules

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award, on a sole source basis a purchase order to the University of Georgia, 623 A. Boyd Graduate Studies Research Center, Athens, GA 30602-7411. The department of Instructional Technology in the College of Education at the University of Georgia is one of th few of its kind in the country and the closest one in the proximity of the Centers for Disease Control office to facilitate personal interactions between UGA and CDC staff. The period of performance shall commence on the date of receipt of the purchase order through 12 months. The Contractor, in conjunction with the CDC, will provide technical assistance in the development of national and sub-national epidemiology training programs in several large countries and regions of the world. Anticipated award date is March 1, 2004. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the required services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 15 days from the date of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries may be sent to Penny Lyle Norton by e-mail at pnorton@cdc.gov. Note 22