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Notice of Intent for Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order to the National Academy of Sciences for the formation and operation of a multi-agency, multi-organization Forum focused on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies. This Forum will serve as a structured platform for dialogue among federal, state, local, academic, and industry stakeholders to exchange information, present diverse perspectives, and critically examine challenging scientific and policy issues related to emergency preparedness. The contract will be awarded under FAR 12.102(a) due to the unique expertise and established role of the National Academy of Sciences in addressing complex public health challenges, with no competitive solicitation planned. The base performance period is one year, with four additional one-year option periods exercisable at the government’s discretion. The North American Industry Classification System code for this effort is 541690, classifying it as other professional, scientific, and technical services. No bids or quotes will be accepted, and this notice serves only as an official announcement of intent, not a request for proposals. All inquiries must be submitted via email to Gabriel J. Contreras at Gabriel.Contreras@hhs.gov with a specified subject line; no phone calls or responses will be provided. The contracting office is located in Rockville, Maryland, with performance expected primarily in Washington, D.C. Responding to this notice incurs no cost obligation to the government, and no further action will be taken unless deemed necessary for competitive procurement determination.
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT, NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) intends to award a firm fixed price sole source purchase order under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), only one source being available to meet the Government's needs, to:
National Academy of Sciences
500 Fifth St NW
Washington, DC 20001
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order for the formation of a multi-agency, multi-organization Forum to address Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies with members from across federal, state, local, academic, and industry entities. The Forum is designed to provide its members with a venue for exchanging information and presenting individual views and allow a structured opportunity for dialogue and discussion while scrutinizing critical and possibly contentious scientific and policy issues on a given topic. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541690.
The period of performance will be for one (1) 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option years exercised at the discretion of the Government.
This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. This hereby constitutes a synopsis of the requirement.
CLOSING STATEMENT
The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals.
Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to the Primary Point of Contact:
Gabriel J. Contreras via e-mail only - Gabriel.Contreras@hhs.gov (no phone calls/voice mail). Messages regarding questions will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Question Submission – 000ASPR-2026-541690 – Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies
Contracting Office Address:
Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS)
Office of Acquisitions (OA) | Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Primary Point of Contact:
Gabriel J. Contreras - Gabriel.Contreras@hhs.gov
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