76 -- Rubella

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to the University of Chicago Press, - Clinical Infectious Disease journal, 136 Harrison Ave., Boston, Ma. 02111. The authority for this sole source procurement is FAR 6.301 and 13.106-1. A contract will be issued for the purpose of documenting and disseminating the scientific evidence suggesting that rubella has been eliminated from the United States. Justification for other than full and open competition is considered due to the Clinical Infectious Disease Journal (CID) being an official publication of the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) - the most creditable and respected scientific body involved in the development, discussion and dissemination of policies and research findings related to the prevention and control of infectious diseases. CID is the most widely respected and read publication of its kind in the world and the CDC wisshes to maximize on this investment by ensuring the most efficacy regarding dissemination. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the training and access to appropriate environmental health professionals in both public and private sectors are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 5 days of the publication date of this synopsis. Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the U.S. Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquires may be sent to Gary Morgan by email at contact@example.gov or by fax to +1 (555) 000-0000.