76 -- Database Access

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to award a sole source purchase order to Ovid Technologies, Inc., located in Norwood, MA, to provide access to three specialized databases essential for CDC research. These databases include CINAHL, which focuses on Nursing and Allied Health, HAPI, which covers Health & Psychosocial Instruments, and PSYC-DB Loader, along with the Ovid User Site License. Ovid holds proprietary rights to the software and associated user license, and the contract is justified under FAR 6-302-1 due to the uniqueness of the source and lack of alternatives capable of meeting agency requirements. The North American Industry Classification System code for this contract is 511120. This award will not be competitively solicited, but the CDC invites firms that believe they can provide comparable database access and licensing to submit written notifications of interest and capability within 15 days of the notice’s publication. The government reserves the sole right to decide whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the responses received. Questions and notifications related to this contract opportunity should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Ivory Y. Reid, via email or fax. The contract supports the ongoing research needs of the CDC by ensuring access to these vital databases, reinforcing the agency’s ability to conduct health-related investigations efficiently and effectively.