Notice of Intent to Sole Source -ERASE MM Community Vital Signs Project
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract to Mercer University School of Medicine for the ERASE MM Community Vital Signs Project. This project aims to integrate Community Vital Signs resources into maternal mortality review processes nationwide. Responses from other responsible sources are due by June 19, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The requirement involves providing specialized training, technical assistance, analytical support, and resource refinement. This support will assist State and Tribal Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) in effectively incorporating Community Vital Signs resources into their maternal mortality review processes.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Sole Source)
- Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Intended Awardee: Mercer University School of Medicine
- Justification: Mercer University is identified as the only responsible source due to its proprietary Community Vital Signs resources, associated training materials, and specialized expertise. This action is authorized under FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1).
- Product/Service Code: AN12 - Health R&D Services; Health Care Services; Applied Research
- Place of Performance: Georgia, United States (ZIP 31207)
Response & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Published Date: June 5, 2026
- Response Due Date: June 19, 2026, at 1:30 PM EDT
- Action for Other Sources: This is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. The Government will use this information to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, but the decision to compete remains at its sole discretion.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Ann Bonis (won5@cdc.gov)