Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Optimoz Inc
ID: 202500644Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONCDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICESATLANTA, GA, 30333, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4d5ed9c593ca43deb86df87b6a287ce7/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 11, 2025, 8:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Optimoz Inc. for operations and maintenance support services related to the Virgin Islands’ Immunization Information System (IIS). This procurement aims to enhance the functionality and operational efficiency of IISs, which are critical for assessing vaccination rates and managing public health interventions to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases. The contract is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as Optimoz Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing these services without causing disruption or inefficiency in the existing IIS framework. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals to Matthew Nelson at mnelson2@cdc.gov by April 11, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST for consideration.

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Matthew Nelson
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mnelson2@cdc.gov
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