The Center for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to International Journal for Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD). The purchase order is for publication of 35 manuscripts focusing on contact investigation submitted to the IJTLD to be published in a special supplement to the IJTLD. The authority for this sole source procurement is FAR 6-302-1 in that IJTLD is the only known source that summarized current knowledge, practices, research in the field of TB contact investigations. This is not a request for competitive proposals and the solicitation is not available. Firms that believe they can publish the manuscripts are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the contracting officer with 5 days from the publication date of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action is based on responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquires may be sent to Julie Grace by FAX 770-488-2688 or email to
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