# Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Research in Obtaining Complete Stress-Strain Curves for 2D Bonded-Particle Models

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/cdc202484052

- Solicitation number: CDC-2024-84052
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Contracting office: CDC Office of Acquisition Services (75D301)
- NAICS: 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Product or service code: AJ13 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development
- Place of performance: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- County: Hennepin County (FIPS 27053). https://abierto.us/counties/hennepin-county-mn-27053
- City: Minneapolis. https://abierto.us/cities/minneapolis-mn-2743000
- First posted: April 4, 2024
- Last posted: April 4, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/696da6af78754dd1b2be4c97c360d3ce/view

## Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to ITASCA Consulting Group, Inc. for the Research in Obtaining Complete Stress-Strain Curves for 2D Bonded-Particle Models. ITASCA is the only vendor with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technology to perform the requirement.

The period of performance will be April 22, 2024 - August 31, 2024. 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 13.106-1(b) (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested parties may identify their interest and submit documentation of their capability to respond to the requirement.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responses received within the issuance period 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 response should be email to the Contracting Officer, Ann Bonis, at won5@cdc.gov by 5:00 PM EST Thursday April 11, 2024.

## Publications

- April 4, 2024: Special notice, due April 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 696da6af78754dd1b2be4c97c360d3ce. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/696da6af78754dd1b2be4c97c360d3ce/view

## Points of contact

- Ann Bonis, won5@cdc.gov

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