The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 13.106-1) with The University of Michigan, 1420 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, for Strategic Analysis of Global Pandemic Response Data.

Specific tasks are listed below.

Task 1. Comparative configurational analysis of SARS-CoV-2 response strategies

Scope. Specifically, the contractor will:

•Assemble literature and publicly available quantitative and qualitative data on SARS-CoV-2 response strategies and related outcomes across a range of countries.

•Use comparative configurational analysis methodology to validate and weight the assembled data through country expertise.

•Generate cross-case analysis based on the validated dataset to inform strategic actions.

The University of Michigan is the only public health R&D organization that focuses on global public health beyond the US using data from both developed and under-developed countries and is the only public health R&D organization to use both quantitative information (raw data) and qualitative information (policy) to determine how and why of pandemic disease spread.

This acquisition is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1. There are no set-aside restrictions for this requirement.  The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541720 with a Small Business Size Standard of $22.0 million.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement.  However, parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit technical data, including price, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same or similar product.  All capability statements received by the closing date of the publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Capability statements shall be submitted only by e-mail as a Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, or Adobe PDF attachment to [email protected].  Statements are due by 1130 (11:30am) Central Standard Time 7 July 2020.  No phone calls will be accepted. 

Point of Contact

Amanda Andrews, Contract Specialist, Phone 601-634-5249, Email [email protected]

Place of Performance

Address:        USACE/ERDC EL- ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY

                      3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD, VICKSBURG, MS

Postal Code:  39180-6199

Country:        UNITED STATES