Sole Source requirement - Machine Learning Algorithm (University of Cincinnati)

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 Field Studies and Engineering (DFSE). DFSE has a requirement develop a dataanalysis method for determining the duration of a lifting task using motion data acquired by multiple inertial measurement unit (IMU) wearable sensors. The intended recipient of this purchase order is Dr. Rashmi Jha, Ph.D. at the University of Cincinnati doing business in Cincinnati, Ohio 45221. 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 Contract Specialist (Contractor), Jason Rochon at [email protected] NLT 8am EST on 1 September 2019. No telephonic quotes or inquiries will be accepted.