Coordination of Behavioral Assessments and Rapid HIV Testing Among African American Adolescents and Adults, Men Who Have Sex with Men, and Other Groups at Risk for HIV Infection

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and/or HUB Zone small businesses capable of serving the needs mentioned in the attached drafted Statement of Objectives. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: If your firm/business is a qualifying small business and has an interest and possess the required expertise, we invite you to submit a capability statement to assist the Government in determining in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.502-2(b) whether or not this procurement will be set-aside for any of the objectives described above. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 541720 with a small business size standard of $6.5 million. All respondents are requested to identify their firm's size and type of business. Interested firms responding to this sources sought should adhere to the following: (a) Provide a capability statement demonstrating relevant experience, skills and ability to fulfill the Government's requirements for the above. The capability statement should contain sufficient detail for the Government to make an informed decision regarding your capabilities to perform the specific work noted herein. Evidence of capacity to meet volume requirements must also be included. The capability statement should not exceed 4 pages. (b) The capability statement should include references, key personnel, and any teaming arrangements needed to fulfill this requirement (e.g. Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) or Partnership Agreements (PAs) with state or local health departments, businesses, educational institutions, etc.) (c) In your submission, please provide a company point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address, firm's DUN number, and business website address. (d) All capability statements must be submitted in writing by April 30, 2008 no later than 2:00 pm eastern standard time. Responses will be accepted via email. Information shall be submitted by electronic mail in .pdf or MS Office format to bbv9@cdc.gov. No telephone calls will be accepted. No facsimile transmissions will be accepted. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government directly reimburse any costs incurred for preparation or submission of information in response to this Notice. This synopsis is not a solicitation and therefore formal proposals are neither requested nor required.