D -- Sudann Software Renewal

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to Research Triangle Institute, located in 3040 Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, NC. The purchase order is for the purpose of Renewal of 9.0 PC LAN SAS SUDAAN SOFTWARE Release 9.0 for PC LAN SAS-Callable & Standalone Annual License Renewal fee for the of 10/01/2005 - 9/30/2006; 125 Users on a LAN. The authority for this sole source procurement is FAR part 6.302-1(b)(2) in that Research Triangle Institute is the only known source with the knowledge required to provide this service. Justification for other than full and open competition is attached to this notice. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the required services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 15 days from the publication date of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries may be sent to Pat Hill by e-mail at zjq8@cdc.gov or by fax at 770-488-2777.