The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award on a sole source basis a Purchase Order to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Washington, D.C. The purchase is for Aotus Nancymai Monkeys. PAHO is the only source of imported Aotus Monkeys in the United States. These monkeys are urgently needed for ARB-research. PAHO is uniquely qualified and capable of carrying out the requirements of this proposed purchase order. The anticipated award date is December 12, 2005. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide this requirement are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification, as well as, a capability statement to the contracting office by 1:00 p.m.(est) on December 8, 2005. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed actions based on responses to this notice is solely within its discretion. Information will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries may be sent to the attention of Pamela Bolling by e-mail at [email protected].

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