Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Head and Face Anthropometry Training
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- HCCL95076
- Agency
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CDC Office of Acquisition Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15236, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on behalf of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract for head and face anthropometry training services. This Special Notice, posted on February 24, 2026, indicates the government's intention to award the contract to Anthrotech Inc. based on that firm's specialized expertise in facial anthropometry measurements related to respirator fit and 3D scanning technology. The CDC conducted market research and determined that while other anthropometry training resources exist, they provide only general body anthropometry instruction rather than the specialized head and face anthropometry training that NIOSH specifically requires. Interested parties may submit quotations or responses by the close of business on March 2, 2026, with the government retaining sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
The objective of this procurement is to provide NIOSH personnel with critical anthropometry knowledge and training applicable to human subject and respirator fit initiatives, including understanding facial dimensions, improving respirator fit testing methodologies, and conducting effective fit tests for worker safety in occupational settings such as healthcare, mining, and wildfire safety. The contract calls for a two-day head and face anthropometry training course to be delivered at the NIOSH Pittsburgh location (503 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, Ohio) within six months of contract award, with training instruction covering equipment use, skeletal landmarks, measurement techniques, data analysis, and both traditional and 3D scanning methods. The training will include hands-on practical instruction where up to 10 NIOSH personnel practice identifying and measuring 21 specific facial dimensions on human subjects, with NIOSH providing the subjects for hands-on practice. There are no specific eligibility restrictions noted for contractors to participate, though the government has indicated this is a sole source award based on Anthrotech's unique qualifications. All contractor travel costs and necessary training materials, equipment, landmarking tools, and calipers must be included in the bid submission to Paula Taylor at Vga8@cdc.gov by 3:00 PM EST on March 7, 2026.
Notice text
The purpose of this work is to provide key NIOSH personnel the critical anthropometry knowledge and training that can be applied to core human subject and respirator fit initiatives performed regularly within the program. NIOSH personnel would benefit from obtaining the proposed facial anthropometry training for several reasons related to human subject and respirator fit initiatives:
- Understanding Facial Dimensions: Facial anthropometry involves measuring the dimensions and contours of the human face. This knowledge is crucial for NIOSH personnel to understand how varying designs of respirators would fit a diverse range of facial shapes and sizes.
- Improving Respirator Fit: Proper fit is essential for respirators to function effectively. Training in facial anthropometry would help NIOSH personnel understand how different facial features affect the fit of respirators, allowing them to assess and improve fit testing methodologies.
- Enhancing Safety and Compliance: By ensuring that respirators fit properly and understanding how respirator fit is correlated with a person’s facial dimensions based off of the foundations presented within this training, NIOSH personnel could better inform ways on how to reduce exposure risks to hazardous substances. This is particularly important in occupational settings where respiratory protection is required and critical for worker safety, such as in healthcare, mining, wildfire safety, and more.
- Conducting Effective Fit Testing: Training in facial anthropometry would equip NIOSH personnel with the skills necessary to conduct fit tests accurately, ensuring that the respirators selected for use are appropriate for the individuals wearing them based on their unique facial dimensions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| REQUEST FOR QUOTATION1.pdf | ||
| A11 Pre-Sol Notice.pdf |
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