Occupational exposures to illicit drugs in forensic science divisions, urine analysis
ID: 75D30123P17756Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ac4ba21bb5da4fe0a8843eb81ab232b7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), intends to award a sole source contract to the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for urine analysis services related to occupational exposures to illicit drugs in forensic science divisions. The contract aims to analyze urine samples for substances such as cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine, utilizing UCSF's specialized liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) technology, which provides the lowest achievable detection limits for these drugs. This procurement is critical for addressing significant gaps in knowledge regarding the health risks faced by forensic science workers who may be exposed to these hazardous substances, with the contract period set from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2027. Interested parties may submit their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by emailing Laurie Presley at xnp0@cdc.gov by 1:00 PM Eastern Time on November 15, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Laurie Presley
    xnp0@cdc.gov
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    D2d. SSJ_23P17756_MOD 00002_COSigned_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a justification for a sole source procurement by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for urine analysis services provided by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). The procurement is categorized under a sole source acquisition due to UCSF's unique capability in employing liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to detect low-level illicit drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl, which meets specific detection requirements not available elsewhere. The justification includes the need for increased urine sample analyses over the next option years. The document complies with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines accommodating situations where only one vendor can fulfill the requirements efficiently and with the necessary quality. It also emphasizes the urgency and specialized nature of the services, presenting UCSF as the only vendor capable of delivering the analyses within the required timeframe. The program office conducted market research, ruling out other potential vendors, confirming UCSF's proprietary technology as essential for their operational needs. Both the program and contracting offices certified the justification's accuracy and necessity.
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