DXA Scans Analysis and Review

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to award a sole-source contract to the University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiology and Imaging for the analysis and review of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans, including whole body, proximal femur, anterior/posterior lumbar spine, and phantom scans, utilizing the latest version of Hologic APEX software. This contract will be awarded under the authority that allows non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's needs. The announcement emphasizes that this is not a solicitation but a notice of contract action, and no competitive bids will be accepted. The contract, identified by solicitation number 2015-N-16819 and posted in November 2014, falls under the NAICS code 611310 and pertains to services related to health and medical education. The CDC has specified that inquiries must be submitted via email by November 21 to the contracting officer, Nina Waters, with no telephone inquiries permitted. Although the agency will review responses impartially, there is no solicitation available for competition. The contract's place of performance is to be determined, and the CDC provides contacts for further information, including contracting officers Juanita A. Waters and Natasha Y. Rowland.