Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Software Development and Support for CaliciNet Software Platform

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Applied Maths, Inc. for BioNumerics Software Development and Consulting Services Support for CaliciNet Software Platform. BioNumerics is a proprietary application, with no known commercially available alternative. BioNumerics is used by CDC scientific staff, as well as the broader global public health community, for the analysis of molecular epidemiologic data from pathogens.

The functions and capabilities of CaliciNet are unique, and the software has a history as the foundational basis of both CaliciNet, PulseNet and other laboratory-based infectious disease surveillance activities. BioNumerics is proprietary technology created by BioMerieux and does not allow other companies to access the proprietary source codes utilized for software development.

This contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice shall 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 contract specialist at xse6@cdc.gov by September 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM PST.