Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Mechdyne Corporation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Mechdyne Corporation for the software/hardware maintenance renewal for the NIOSH DSR Virtual Reality CAVE system. Work will be performed both on site and off-site.

The tasks involve (1) providing two on-site preventative maintenance visits, (2) providing two on-site emergency visits, and (3) providing unlimited phone and email support during normal business hours of 8am - 5pm (CST).

Period of Performance: Base Year: August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021

Option Year 1: August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022

Option Year 2: August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023

Option Year 3: August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024

This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within five (5) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. 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 quotation/response should be emailed to Contracting Officer at pyx9@cdc.gov by 12pm EST on 6-17-2020.