Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source 0000HCRC-2026-95514

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Cherokee Nation Operational Services LLC for to provide Division-wide professional support services including: communication support in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating DGMH communication strategies, products, services, and activities; development and fostering of partnerships and provide issues management and operational support; technical assistance and program management to link field?based personnel, fellows, and project officers with training, technical support, and coordination; technical support in activities that enhance learning and collaboration across the public health enterprise; logistics coordination and support for partner meetings, technical trainings, and other significant events; and technical assistance and subject matter expertise in data collection and analysis for evaluation of program impacts and future planning. The capability of this award will far under SBA 8(a) Direct Award. This contract action is for supplies and/or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP). See note below This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within 10 days of the issuance of this notice shall be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon 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. Any quotation/response should be emailed to Peter Loree Contract Specialist at email zus0@cdc.gov by January 23, 2026 / 12:00PM. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.