Epidemiologic Research for Commercial Fishing Safety Research and Design Program

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Western States Division (WSD), Anchorage, AK intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source purchase order to Laura Syron, Anchorage, AK to provide Research Support for the Commercial Fishing Safety Research and Design Program.

Ms. Syron has worked on a previous contract with the Anchorage WSD supporting the Commercial Fishing Safety Research and Design Program. Ms. Syron has established excellent working relationships and worked closely with fishermen, industry, and government. Ms. Syron has the necessary experience, knowledge, skills, and ability to continue this work and is the most efficient way to support the Commercial Fishing Safety Research and Design Program.

This acquisition will use sole source simplified procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1) and 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1). CDC is not requesting competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Interested parties who believe they possess the capabilities to satisfy this requirement and should indicate their interest in writing and submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement no later than 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, February 27, 2017. Reference 2017-05272 in any correspondence. 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. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any response should be emailed to Denise L. Rains @ drains@cdc.gov.