Worldwide Geospatial Data Products

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR), Geospatial Research, Analysis and Services Program (GRASP), Division of Health Studies (DHS) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract, in accordance with FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items, to Tele Atlas North America, Incorporated, 11 Lafayette Street, Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766-1445. Tele Atlas is the only source that provides worldwide geospatial data products to include digital maps and local search content that powers the CDC/ATSDR GRASP geocoding software which is used to perform assessment and analysis of public health issues such as disease dispersion, environmental health, health care accessability, and emergency preparedness/response as a part of CDC's general support of public health activities globally. The Tele Atlas Multinet data product is the only commercially available geospatial data product that provides worldwide coverage spanning more than 200 countries and territories. The capabilities of this product will allow CDC to support our public health partners and the global community. CDC anticipates soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) permitting other than full and open competition in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Tele Atlas North America, Inc. is the only source available to provide a product that meets mission critical requirements. No Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities/qualifications to perform the effort, in writing to Ms. Pamela A. Woodard via email at [email protected] with the reference number (200-2009-Q-11215) referenced in the subject line, no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Time, 15 May 2009. This procurement is not set-aside for small business. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 541519.