R -- HAAF Project Dissemination

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to Loretta Jones, M.A., of Charles R. Drew University, Healthy African American Families (HAAF), 1731 E. 120th St., Los Angeles, CA. The purpose for the purchase order is to procure services associated with and make presentations on the HAAF process, a proprietary project. The authority for this sole source procurement is FAR Part 6.302-1 in that Loretta Jones is the only known source with the knowledge and resources available that meet the CDCs requirement. 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 10 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 and award may be made without discussion. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries may be sent to Lenore Mickle at LMICKLE@CDC.GOV which reference ID# HCL63-2006-33520 in the subject line.