SSJ 45443 (redact).pdf

(:,j U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEAi.TH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Atlanta GA 30333

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (OPEN

MARKET OR GSA) UNDER $25.0,000

Sole source acquisitions may be used on a limited basis and only when the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/Program Official has provided sufficient justification and the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances warrant such action. The content for a justification must contain detailed facts and rationale to justify the sole source acquisition. Soliciting from a single source must be done in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (b) or 8.405-6. At a minimum, the following information must be included:

Identification of Program Office, Contracting Activity. and Proposed Requirement, Justification and Program Office Certification:

A. Program Office:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Division of Field Studies and Engineering (DFSE) Engineering and Physical Hazards Branch (EPHB) 1150 Tusculum Ave., MS-24 Cincinnati OH 45226 Project Officer: Ming-Lun Lu, 513-533-8158

8. Contracting Activity:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) Acquisition Branch Procurement and Grants Office 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta, GA 30341

C. Identification of Requirement:

1. Nature of Action to be Approved by Contracting Officer:

a. Sole source acquisition of: professional service of Dr. Rashmi Jha at University of Cincinnati

b. Procurement Request (PR) Number (if available): 000HCCKE-2020-45443

2. Proposed Vendor and Estimated Procurement Amount (if available):

a. Proposed Vendor: Rashmi Jha, University of Cincinnati, 2851 Woodside Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45221

b. Estimated Procurement Amount:

3. Is the requirement on GSA Schedule? D Yes IZI No

If yes, provide schedule number

Rev. 10/15/18

Diane J.

Meeder -S

Digitally signed by Diane J. Meeder -S Date: 2020.08.24 13:35:05 -04'00'