Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Cohda Wireless for a V2X Communication System

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Cohda Wireless for a V2X communication system to be used to develop solutions for cooperative perception in safety systems for autonomous and mixed-fleet scenarios. This system will be integrated with other perception sensors and processing at the Spokane Research Laboratory in Spokane WA. This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (10) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government.  A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract 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 quotation/response should be emailed to Denedra Hardy at qfa5@cdc.gov by 4:00PM EDT September 4, 2026.