· The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to Iron Disorders Institute(IDI) located in Greenville, SC. The purchase order is for the purpose of continuing the establishment of a partnership between IDI and CDC to reach the common goal of helping create a healthier nation by facilitating IDI’s national iron out-of-balance disorders education, information and training programs. This order will complete phase two update of the IDI website which includes a resouce center that includes an initial physician registry which is continuously reviewed, evaluated and updated regularly and a state by state (where available) treatment centers, hospitals, clinical trials, local support, calendar of events and breaking news, a glossary of terms, links to resources such as alliances and recommended sites (CDC, NIH, NLM, etc.), including a link to CDC’s online healthcare provider hemochromatosis training website, down-loadable forms and info sheets for patients about diet, therapy, genetics, treatment journals and access to IDI subject matter and links to information regarding activity in the private sector that supports treatment or management of disorders of iron. The authority for this sole source procurement is FAR part 6.302-1 in that Iron Disorders Institute is the only known source with the knowledge required to provide this service. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the required services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 15 days from the publication date of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action 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. Inquiries may be sent to Christine Dorsey by e-mail at [email protected] or by fax at 770-488-2668.

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