SOLICITATION NOTICE
M -- Assessment of variables for predicting anthrax outbreaks using GIS & modeling
- Notice Date
- 5/5/2014
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541380
— Testing Laboratories
- Contracting Office
- CPODUS Environmental Protection Agency26 West Martin Luther King DriveMail Code: NWDCincinnatiOH45268USA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-OH-14-00112
- Response Due
- 5/20/2014
- Archive Date
- 7/20/2014
- Point of Contact
- Samantha Fuchs
- E-Mail Address
-
Samantha Fuchs
(Fuchs.Samantha@epamail.epa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. EPA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with the University of Florida for the procurement of technical and logistical support for identifying, collecting, analyzing, and mapping anthrax animal outbreak data and other associated variables across the United States using GIS and/or ecological niche-based modeling. This work will also support development of the necessary work plans, Quality Assurance Project Plan(s) (QAPP), statistical analysis, and compilation of final products related to this work. EPA has identified the University of Florida as the only contractor able to meet the requirements of this procurement. Specifically, University of Florida?s Dr. Jason Blackburn has developed a database through ProMed tracking livestock and wildlife outbreaks in the United States in which he is responsible for maintaining. Access to this data is not possible without collaboration. Dr. Blackburn also has expertise in the role of wildlife, livestock, and species interaction in the persistence of anthrax disease transmission at both local and landscape levels. He has training in geography, remote sensing, epidemiology, and ecology He uses ecological niche modeling, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and remote sensing to answer spatial questions about anthrax disease ecology, Bacillus anthracis distribution, and epizootic outbreaks. He is the first person to create a predictive model of where anthrax will most likely occur in the contiguous U.S based on environmental factor s and the presence of wildlife and domestic livestock, with directly aligns with the project needs. He has mapped wildlife outbreaks and livestock outbreaks in Texas and Montana. He also has an established relationship with Dr. Martin Hugh-Jones, another expert in this field and may access Dr. Hugh-Jones? expertise through this relationship. Dr. Blackburn is the only known source with the required expertise for the SOW and access to the required data and models. This procurement will be accomplished under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETATIVE QUOTATIONS. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Sources wishing to be considered by the agency MUST submit documentation to the office identified in this notice. Documentation must be submitted within 15 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice. Submit your request in writing to Samantha Fuchs at the address shown above or email at Fuchs.Samantha@epa.gov. Telephone requests will not be honored.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Environmental Protection AgencyORD26 West Martin Luther King Dr.CincinnatiOH45268USA
- Zip Code: 45268
- Zip Code: 45268
- Record
- SN03357116-W 20140507/140505234439-2f4d7cdc963b9593d40c8f7bc14a9398 (fbodaily.com)
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