Getty images

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Division of Communication Services (DCS),  plans to award a firm fixed price contract to Getty Images, 195 Broadway FL 10, New York, N.Y. 10007, for a subscription access to an online database (Getty Images Custom Content) which shall include up to 3 briefs of uo to 75 pieces of content each solicited and curated according to specific themes outlined by the CDC.

The statutory authority for this sole source acquisition is U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. The NAICS code for this procurement is 454110, Electronic Shopping and Mail Order Houses..

This acquisition is required as DCS supports CDC’s mission by providing the visual content necessary to communicate scientific information, and document CDC activities. These efforts are sustained through a combination of inhouse talent and online resources. Due to Getty’s capacity and it’s recent acquisitions of all other major stock image repositories, Getty is the only vendor that provides both unlimited downloads (which enables us to service client requests without extensive prohibitions) and a photo and image database with the breadth and depth necessary for service to CDC.  Getty has an archive of 80 million images and 50,000 stock films. It provides historic, scientific, editorial, and creative graphics that allows DCS to provide visual communication beyond our physical capacity to travel, document, and create. Getty is also unique in that it allows clients (not just license holders) to identify images to 'boards' that can then be accessed by license holders which significantly expedites the development process, essential when time is limited in development of materials. Getty images is the only vendor that allows CDC to retain the rights to all downloaded images. This subscription additionally enables DCS to support the Health equity initiative – the ability to request a curated collection according to DCS’s specifications will allow for more representation and diversity in visual content while tackling misrepresentations of minorities and healthy disparities.

Interested parties who believe they possess the capability to satisfy this requirement should submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses should be emailed to Mr. Philip Robinson at KKQ4@CDC.GOV using solicitation number 75D301 21Q74073 in the subject line no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, August 30, 2021.