Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for Investigation of the Association between Vaccinations and Autism Prevalence. This procurement involves specialized research and development services in mathematical and statistical analysis, specifically requiring the vendor's unique capability to link children to maternal cohorts using proprietary databases and de-identified data sets to enable advanced statistical analyses within the project's timeframe. The CDC is proceeding under FAR 6.302-1 authority to negotiate with only one source, though all responsible sources may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration. While this notice is not a competitive solicitation, the government will consider all responses received within 15 days of the notice issuance. Interested parties must submit responses by September 26, 2025, to contracts@cdc.gov with the reference number "75D30125Q78752" in the subject line.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all responsible sources. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is identified as the intended sole source contractor based on their unique capabilities and proprietary resources necessary for this specialized research project. The notice does not specify contract value ranges or budget information, focusing instead on the specialized nature of the services required. The timeline emphasizes the vendor's ability to complete advanced statistical analyses within the project's timeframe, though specific performance periods are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on responses received during the 15-day response period.