Sole Source to Jordan R A

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to Jordan R A, 23 Running Brook Drive, Millstone Township, NJ 08535-1309 to continue a TickQuest study of questing attributes of ticks as determined by relative time, temperature, and precipitation. This is a continuation of trials that were originally initiated in May 2015 and continuity of the study and data collection is imperative. 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 8.405-6(a)(C). 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 by May 3, 2016 at 2:00PM EST of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 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. Any quotation/response should be emailed to Kim Morris at kmorris1@cdc.gov. All requests must be in writing. TELEPHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.