R -- FUNSALUD Water SanitationTechnologies Study

In accordance with FAR subpart 13.106 (b) (1), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), intends to issue, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to the Fundacion Boliviana Para la Salud (FunSalud) in La Paz Bolivia, in the amount of $70,000.00 for a co-sponsorship fee for the completion of a border study between Ecuador and Peru under the concept that includes the World Health Organization Water Safety Plans methodology and basic sanitation and hygiene training for the South America region. The co-sponsorship fee is a partial payment to help defer expenses and for the study and administrative cost, i.e. meeting space, logistical preparations, and printing. FunSalud was organized exclusively to carry out charitable, educational, and scientific endeavors established by Bolivian law. The Foundation serves the population of Bolivia and other countries throughout South American region. FunSalud works to improve the health conditions and overall well-being of South Americans, serving as a forum where private, public, academic and international sectors converge. Funsalud's mission is carried out through consulting work, professional employment, and academic and scientific work. CDC?s participation in these studies and workshops will further CDC?s mission by informing and promoting good environmental health practices in Latin America, as well as, fostering good working relation with U.S. government institution, national ministries of health and ministries of the environment, and international organization. Interested parties who feel that they possess the capabilities to provide this service described above should submit a capability statement demonstrating their abilities to provide the service. The information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Please send your documentation to Ronnie Francis at the office identified above, by fax (770)488-2688 or by e-mail to efi8@cdc.gov. Documentation should be received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis to be considered by CDC. A determination by CDC not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within discretion of the government.