Notice of Intent Machine Learning Algorithm

This Notice of Intent to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) on behalf of the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Division of Applied Research and Technology (DART). DART has a requirement for a research project requiring (1) expertise in machine learning algorithms for classifying motion data into physical risk factors for low back pain; and (2) compatability with the existing algorithm that was developed by NIOSH in a prior acquisition.

The intended recipient of this purchase order is The University of Cincinnati located at 2600 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.
This order is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice and/or submitting proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive responses; however, all proposals received within 7 days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed order 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 correspondence shall be directed to the Contracting Officer, Abbie Jemmott at ajemmott@cdc.gov NLT 11am EST on 28 May 2019. No telephonic quotes or inquiries will be accepted.

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