CPSC Child Strength Data and Analysis

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is proceeding with a sole-source award to the University of Michigan for the analysis of child strength data previously collected under contract 61320618D0004, as the university is the only entity with the necessary continuity of access to the original datasets and analytical methodologies. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as only one responsible source exists, and it is being conducted as a simplified acquisition under RFO Subpart 12. The requirement calls for analytical work to evaluate relationships between child strength metrics and covariates such as age, stature, and body weight, with deliverables including analyzed datasets and predictive models that maintain methodological consistency with prior work. The period of performance is set from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027, with performance primarily occurring at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while administrative oversight resides with CPSC in Bethesda, Maryland. No competitive evaluation factors, pricing details, or contract value estimates are provided, as the acquisition is non-competitive by design. Proposals must be submitted in writing via email to csterba@cpsc.gov no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 3, 2026, with no phone calls accepted. The solicitation does not include specifications for packaging, marking, invoicing methods, payment details, accounting codes, or formal inspection criteria, and no set-asides, socioeconomic certifications, or subcontracting requirements are applicable. The sole basis for selection is the university’s unique and irreplaceable role in preserving analytical continuity from the previous contract.