PR 35296 - Occupational Exposure Assessment

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to EMERITUS HEALTH AND SAFETY, LLC for the procurement of the services of an industrial hygiene exposure assessment contractor to conduct and support NIOSH oil and gas exposure research. Emeritus Health and Safety, LLC is uniquely qualified to support NIOSH oil and gas industry in conducting occupational exposure assessments and in communicating these results to the industry and the public in general. The named consultant was the driver in development of past patented inventions, including the NIOSH minibaghouse assembly to prevent respirable crystalline silica; this singular experience and knowledge will be vital to the development and evaluation of additional controls. The proposed contract will continue this work. 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 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(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 ten (14) 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 contract specialist at kpy3@cdc.gov by 2:00 p.m. 24 June 2019.

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