R -- Intention to Renew Birth Verification Services

Notice of Intent: Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements", the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Center for Federal Investigative Services (CFIS) intends to renew sole-source agreements for Birth Verification Search (BVS) services to State Health Agencies throughout the Country. The States provide detailed birth verification data to be utilized in analyzing investigative information for security and suitability adjudication. The information provided under this service contains information available only to other Government agencies. Therefore, the States are the intended source for these services. Under these anticipated agreements each contract action is not expected to exceed $100,000. OPM CFIS deems it appropriate to award fixed-price agreements on other than a full and open competitive basis to State Health Agencies. Only State Health Agencies are the available responsible sources and no other types of services will satisfy the needs of the Agency. The North American Standard Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for action is 519120 - Libraries and Archives. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS, AN INVITATION FOR BIDS, OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. FURTHERMORE, IT DOES NOT REPRESENT A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF DATA OR ANY OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF DATA OR ANY OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. This is not a solicitation for offers but rather a notice of OPM's intent to negotiate sole source awards to various State health agencies. This notice is for information only, and may represent the only official notice.