Notice of Intent to Sole Source Google Cloud

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta Georgia, 30341 intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Onix Networking Corporation Inc. for obtaining support for the Terra rollout for the public support laboratories. This contract will provide Google Cloud Platform in support of the Terra Platform to better meet the needs of the CDC and SPHLs. This will greatly facilitate the uploading, analysis, variant calling, and database deposition of SARS-CoV-2 samples. This platform will allow CDC to collaborate and share results with SPHLs in support of the National SARS-CoV-2 sequency surveillance program. Onix Networking Corporation is the only product like the OnSpend Billing Management platform to manage projects, create customized reports, and perform billing forecasts. 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) (SAP) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 541519 –“ Other Computer Related” 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 proposals; however, all responses received within fifteen (15) 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 contract specialist Dione Shelton at [email protected] by 3:00PM, July 14, 2021.