DEVEX

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source for a firm fixed price purchase order to SPCB – DEVEX to provide United Nations General Aseembly (UNGA) support.

Building on their recent successful experience at last year’s United Nations General Assembly, Devex has again obtained required access to the United Nations General Assembly meeting and the tightly controlled and closed-off compound surrounding the venue. Devex assets for the United Nations General Assembly meeting includes full control and access to their own dedicated space (“Devex UHC tent”), an extensive media

platform focused on coverage for the UN High Level meetings, a targeted network

and audience, and other resources critical for CDC priorities during the UN General

Assembly.

There is no comparable vendor that is equipped to provide the access, resources, and platforms that Devex will make possible through this sole-source justification. Senior communications and policy experts reviewed the online and print media coverage from other media outlets for past United Nations General Assembly meetings, and the upcoming United Nations High-Level meetings focused on CDC public health priorities, and found that none have the level of focus, access, and sustained coverage as Devex.

This contract action is for supplies 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)  and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice will 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 contract specialist at uug4@cdc.gov by COB August 17, 2023.