In accordance with FAR subpart 6.302-1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to issue a sole source contract to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles, in Los Angeles, CA. The Epilepsy Foundation of GLA is the only national organization that conducts projects and activities on infectiouscauses of epilepsy and has experience conducting surveillance activities and working with public health partners in LA County. The purpose of this procurement is to better define the burden and epidemiology of cysticercosis in Los Angeles County, a public health jurisdiction where cysticercosisis recognized as a significant public health problem. It is the understanding of the Government that an award to any other source would cause unacceptable delays in meeting the requirements of the Government. Interested parties who feel that they possess the capabilities to provide the services described above should submit a capability statement demonstrating their abilities to provide the services. The information received in response to this notice will be considered soley for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive requirement. Please send your documentation to Cherie J. Katin at email
[email protected] . Documentation should be received by July 30, 2009. A determination by the CDC not to compete this proposed contract, based upon responses to this notification, is soley within the discretion of the Government.