Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Journal of Infectious Diseases, to publish Supplemental Issue.
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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), National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention, Division of Viral Hepatitis, intends to award a sole source Firm-fixed-price purchase order to Oxford University Press. This action is for the publication of a supplemental issue in the Journal of Infectious Diseases titled "Advancing same-day diagnosis and viral-first testing to accelerate hepatitis C elimination in the United States." Responses to this notice of intent are due by June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The supplemental issue will comprise up to 110 pages, featuring a combination of editorials and review articles, adhering to the journal's author guidelines. All articles successfully passing the editorial and peer review process will be published together within this issue.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole Source Intent)
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a)
- NAICS: 513120 – Periodical Publishers
- Justification: Oxford University Press is identified as the only source capable of providing a publication platform with the necessary reputation, visibility, circulation, and timeline for this specific issue.
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published: June 4, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responses received within 15 days of the notice's issuance will be considered by the government. The decision to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses is solely at the government's discretion. Information received will primarily be used to determine the feasibility of competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should email any quotations or responses to the contract specialist, Eugene L. Gutierrez Jr., at zvm0@cdc.gov.