This is for informational purposes only. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to solicit and negotiate, on a sole source basis, with the Ray Marshall Center for the Study of Human Resources for the linkage of NCHS data with Texas administrative records, specifically FSP (Food Stamp Program) and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)for base year and one option year which will also include (WIC - Women Infants and Children; and UI-Unemployment Insurance) if additional funds become available, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as set forth in FAR 6.302-1. In accordance with 42 U.S.C. 242k, Section 306(h) of the Public Health Service Act, the Ray Marshall Center is currently the only organization outside of the Texas state government that has a Data Sharing Agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Commission in force that includes Food Stamp Program/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and TANF data. This agreement was renewed in August 2008. Under the agreement RMC manages a data warehouse that includes FSP/SNAP and TANF recipient data from the early 1990s to the present. This agreement is carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Interagency Cooperation Act Chapter 771, Texas Government Code. It includes a comprehensive Data-Sharing and Confidentiality Agreement. The NAICS Code is 541720. Interested parties may identify their capabilities by responding to this notice or by submitting a proposal. This is a notice of intent and not a request for proposals. It is believed that data procured from the Ray Marshall Center for the Human Resources meet the minimum needs of the Government and no other source for these services is known at this time. This procurement will be processed under the authority of FAR 6.320-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies are services will satisfy agency requirements. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed requirement 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. Information furnished shall include enough detail information to allow the government to perform a proper evaluation. Respondents will not be notified of the evaluation results. Responses by Facsimile (Fax) will not be accepted. All vendors/prospective contractors must be registered with the Central Contractors Registration (www.ccr.gov) prior to award date. If not registered or active by that date, vendor proposals will be considered non-responsive. Refer to Government Numbered Notes #22 , however, the receipt of proposals shall be within 10 days after date of publication of this synopsis...instead of forty-five days.

Inquiries may be sent to the attention of the Contracting Officer: Helen F. Mitchell, Phone 770-488-1114, email [email protected]. If the Contracting Officer isn't available, please call the Team Leader, Vivian Hubbs.

Point of Contact

Helen Mitchell, Contract Specialist, Phone 770-488-1114,
Email: [email protected]

Vivian Hubbs, Contract Specialist, Phone 770-488-2647, Email: [email protected]