Notice of Intent to Sole Source -99194 Journal of Adolescent Health Supplement
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract to Elsevier Inc. to produce a special supplement to the Journal of Adolescent Health that will showcase key findings from the 2025 national Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System and related trends, with a focus on critical youth health issues such as mental health, suicide, cardiovascular health, and disordered eating. The supplement will feature scientific articles authored by CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health scientists to communicate the significance of the survey data and advance public health understanding and action. The contract will run from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with work to be performed at Elsevier’s facilities, and the agency is proceeding under authority that permits non-competitive procurement due to the unique expertise and existing relationship with the publisher. This notice serves as an announcement of intent to award without competition, but responses from other potential providers received by 10:00 PM Eastern Time on July 30, 2026, will be considered solely to inform the government's decision on whether to open the requirement to competition. The sole point of contact for submissions is Marquetta Taylor at dwb7@cdc.gov, and while no formal solicitation is issued, any interested party may submit documentation of their capability and interest. The action falls under NAICS code 51312 and is being managed by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services under the Department of Health and Human Services, based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source -99194 Journal of Adolescent Health Supplement
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price to Elsevier INC. The purpose of this acquisition is to fund Elsevier, the publisher of Journal of Adolescent Health (JAH), to develop a special supplement of the JAH that will highlight key findings from the YRBSS, including results from the 2025 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey data, YRBS trends over time, state and local data, and with a focus on high priority topics including mental health and suicide, cardiovascular health, and disordered eating. The objective is to produce a journal supplement that presents scientific articles written by Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) scientists which highlight the value of these data and provide important insights for the field on some of the most important challenges facing youth today. This benefits CDC through facilitating dissemination of CDC-funded YRBS survey results and contributing to the national conversation on disease prevention and health promotion of youth.
The anticipated period of performance is: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027
Place of Performance: Contract work will be performed at the contractor’s facilities.
This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received prior to the date and time below will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to Contract Specialist at dwb7@cdc.gov by 10:00PM (ET) on 07/30/2026.
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