Healthy Aging Program

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award, under a sole source basis, a purchase order to Andersen-Benson Consulting Services, LLC. The purpose of the acquisition is to work with the Alzheimer's Association to design and launch an Alzheimer's specific-segment of the Healthy Aging program to address brain health with a focus on lifestyle issues. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment, necessary to work with the Alzheimer's Association to design and launch an Alzheimer's specific-segment to aggressively educate the public and health professionals on the methodology of reducing the risks of developing Alzheimer's disease. The work involves a multi-faceted approach to brain health that CDC's Healthy Brain Initiative undertakes, including research, policy and partnership, communication, and surveillance. This acquisition is being procured applying simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b). The circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Andersen-Benson Consulting Services, LLC is the only available source with the required expertise to provide the services. CDC is not requesting competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, on February 27, 2010. Determination not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a future competitive procurement. Respondents will assume all financial costs for preparing a response to this notice. The U.S. Government assumes no financial obligation for the preparation and distribution of responses. Inquiries may be sent to Maria Nichols, by Email at [email protected] or by fax to 770-488-2778.