In accordance with FAR subpart 13.106-1(b), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to issue a sole source purchase order to the Partners in Health, in Boston, MA. The purpose of this purchase order is to support the completion and evaluation of projects initiated under the partnership with PIH and the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DBTE). The activities will focus on improving health services for persons with or at risk of TB, with an emphasis on drug-resistant TB, TB in persons with HIV infections, and TB in children. Major emphasis will be on early and accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, primary and secondary prevention, information management, monitoring and evaluation, training, and communication. PIH has been a partner in work for this specific project since 2003. At present, all project records and data is maintained by the PIH and its subsidiary. 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 solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive requirement. Please send your documentation to Sharon Cunningham at the office identified above, by fax (770) 488-2688, or email to
[email protected]. Documentation should be received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis to be considered by CDC. A determination by the CDC not to compete this proposed contract, based upon responses to this notification, is solely within discretion of the government.