R -- USDA Concept Papers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to award a sole source purchase order to The Graduate School USDA located in Washington, D.C., to continue work related to the Pacific Health Summit for Sustainable Risk Management in Fiji. This procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1, citing that the USDA is uniquely qualified to complete this work due to prior involvement, and no other source possesses the necessary information to perform the required services. As such, this is not a competitive solicitation, and no formal request for proposals is issued. However, if other firms believe they can provide the services, they are invited to notify the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the synopsis publication date. The government will use any received responses solely to determine whether to open the procurement to competition, with the final decision remaining at the government's discretion. The contract is identified under the solicitation number PA0410 and is related to NAICS code 519190, indicating services in other information services. The point of contact for inquiries includes Contract Specialists Phil D Alexander and Russell T Oxford, with communication facilitated via email or phone. This action supports ongoing efforts in sustainable risk management within the Pacific region, emphasizing the specialized expertise of the USDA in this area. Further information and documentation regarding this action are accessible through the provided government contracting system link.