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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to OSAP FOUNDATION, INC; for the Future Infection Prevention and Control Resources for Den... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to OSAP FOUNDATION, INC; for the Future Infection Prevention and Control Resources for Dental Health Professionals and Dental Settings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of the U.S. population. CDC's Division of Oral Health (DOH), located in the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, works to improve the oral health of the nation and reduce inequalities in oral health by helping states improve their oral health programs; extending the use of proven strategies to prevent oral disease by enhancing efforts to monitor oral diseases, such as dental caries (tooth decay); contributing to the scientific knowledge-base regarding oral health and disease; and guiding infection prevention and control (IPC) in dental health care settings. As a national authority in dental IPC, DOH develops and promotes infection prevention and control guidelines for dental health care settings, and resources to increase adherence to those guidelines. DOH investigates possible disease transmission in dental offices and responds to frequent and numerous inquiries about infection prevention practices from dental health care personnel and the public. The purpose of this project is to create IPC resources that are needed to promote safe care in dental settings and to collect information on how IPC practices are conducted at the state level and determine state TA needs. Work performed by the contractor will allow for CDC to reach a larger audience and expand our information and resources. It will also help us plan future programs to better engage and support state oral health programs in implementing IPC activities across their states. The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is the global leader in safety and infection control in dentistry. They are recognized by dental professionals and dental organizations for the critical leadership role they have established over many years in operation. They are a trusted and effective partner in dental infection control. OSAP’s many constituents rely on their expertise and branded leadership in this vital public health arena. OSAP has deep rooted existing collaborations with multiple dental and oral health professional organizations. They exclusively focus on strategies to improve compliance with safe dental practices and on building a strong network of recognized infection control experts. No other organization working with dental health care professionals provides the level of expertise and focus on infection prevention in dental health care settings. As part of our federal mandate, the Division of Oral Health provides recommendations to The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is the global leader in safety and infection control in dentistry. They are recognized by dental professionals and dental organizations for the critical leadership role they have established over many years in operation. They are a trusted and effective partner in dental infection control. OSAP’s many constituents rely on their expertise and branded leadership in this vital public health arena. OSAP has deep rooted existing collaborations with multiple dental and oral health professional organizations. They exclusively focus on strategies to improve compliance with safe dental practices and on building a strong network of recognized infection control experts. No other organization working with dental health care professionals provides the level of expertise and focus on infection prevention in dental health care settings. As part of our federal mandate, the Division of Oral Health provides recommendations to guide infection control practices in dental offices. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, awareness of these guidelines and practices is critical; compliance with them needs to be expanded to insure the safety of every patient and DHCP within a dental office. In addition, updates to the existing guidelines need to be addressed due to the current scientific knowledge of the viruses spread. OSAP has an established record of successfully promoting infection prevention and control practices across the range of dental health care settings and with different types of dental health care personnel. OSAP is the organization the majority of dental health professionals will consult for guidance on dental infection control. In addition, as a long-standing partner of the Division of Oral Health, they play a critical role in our ability to meet strategic objectives related to improving infection prevention and control in dental settings. 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 qsx8@cdc.gov by COB 5pm Est, June 29, 2022