Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action
ID: 2025-91847Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8765d43a5a344e9c8a0a7d3bd0ab3458/view
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    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 Certified Technical Experts, Inc. for the development, enhancement, maintenance, and interoperability of medical coding systems. This procurement is critical as it ensures the effective management and application of medical coding, which is essential for healthcare data processing and interoperability. Interested parties are invited to respond within 15 days of the notice's issuance to express their capability for competitive procurement, with quotations due by COB March 20, 2025. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact David Santimaw at zgm2@cdc.gov or Arianna Williams at xsm2@cdc.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Santimaw
    (770) 488-5282
    zgm2@cdc.gov
    Arianna Williams
    (770) 488-5036
    xsm2@cdc.gov
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    A11 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole-source contract to Certified Technical Experts, Inc. for services related to the Development, Enhancement, Maintenance, and Interoperability of Medical Coding Systems. This decision is made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), permitting negotiation with only one source due to the company's incumbent status. While this notice is not a request for competitive quotations, the government will consider responses from interested parties within 15 days from the notice's issuance. Responses will assist in determining the feasibility of a competitive procurement. Quotations must be submitted via email to the designated contract specialist by COB March 20, 2025. The document illustrates the CDC's commitment to effective procurement processes while being open to potential competition if other suitable providers show capability.
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