D -- Surveillance Software

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to issue a sole source purchase order to First Watch, 904 Second Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 to purchase vendor-based secure file management and transfer system that analyzes CAD data and automatically conducts surveillance of EMS 911 calls. This system will be installed in El Paso in collaboration with partners with funding through CDC?s bioterrorism grant with the States of Texas. No other existing systems exist which are not limited by large difference in individual Quarantine Stations criteria for reporting events to CDC. Consequently, it is believed that First Watch is the sole source Contractor having the capabilities which will meet the Governments requirements. It is the intent of CDC to award a contract to First Watch if this is found to be true. This procurement will be processed under the authority of FAR 6.302(a)(2) Only one responsible source and no other sources will satisfy agency requirements. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement.