D -- Point of Dispensing (POD) Simulation Real/Opt Software

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to issue a sole source award to Georgia Institute of Technology, Center for Operations Research in Medicine and Healthcare, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Atlanta, Georgia, the software developer and only known provider of this software tool. It is the Government's belief that only one responsible source exists and no other product or services will satisfy agency requirements. The following requirement is for the Division of Strategic National Stockpile (DSNS), Coordinating Office of Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER). Item #1: GT/Real OPT - Services to be provided by Georgia Tech staff for data input, analysis and maintenance; Item #2: Travel Reimbursement for Georgia Tech students to travel (12-15 trips)at state request to assist in data collection. Travel is subject to allowances authorized in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations, Joint Federal Travel Regulations, and/or Foreign Service Regulations; and Item #3: Equipment and Supplies Real/Opt. The proposed contract action is for commercial items, which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR Subpart 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The following provision(s) apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (MAR 2000) 52.223-13 Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; 52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; 52.232-1 Payments; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.201-1 Definitions; 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees; 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures; 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; Contractor must be CCR Registered prior to receiving an award; The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions - Commercial Items (MAY 1999) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses are hereby added to this clause: 52.247-35 F.O.B. Destination; The clause at 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition: (1), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21),(22), (24), (29) and (30). NAICS CODE: 541511, SIC: 7371 SIZE: $23M, OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, WITH YOUR QUOTE. The best way to complete this certification is to download the FAR Clauses (Volume II) at http://www.arnet.gov/far, print out the clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification, and fill in the appropriate blanks. Quotes will be due 03/28/2008 by 12:00 P.M. (noon) EST at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Procurements and Grants Office; Attn: Natasha Y. Rowland; 2920 Brandywine Road, M/S K69, Room 3120, Atlanta, GA 30341. Quotes will not be accepted by facsimile. Quotes submitted by email must be clearly marked on the subject line of the e-mail (Ref. 2008-52743) or on the outside of the envelope with the following: Ref. 2008-52743, Attn: Natasha Y. Rowland. All responsible sources that can meet the above requirements may submit a quote, which may be considered by the Agency. For questions contact Natasha Y. Rowland via e-mail at contact@example.gov; or via phone at +1 (555) 000-0000. ****