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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE for the update and expansion of the current CKD Health Poli... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE for the update and expansion of the current CKD Health Policy Model. RTI is a non-profit research institute with long-standing experience in microsimulation modelling of diabetes and chronic kidney disease risk and progression and has had several previous collaborations with CDC on cost-effectiveness studies related to these chronic conditions. The group has extensive knowledge and expertise in the coordination, acquisition, and analysis of data relevant to constructing model indicators, as they were instrumental in conceptualizing the CKD Health Policy model. The current application takes advantage of previously established collaboration, to update the original model. The purpose of this contract is to (1) update and expand the current CKD cost effectiveness model using the latest published data; (2) validate the updated CKD cost effectiveness model with data from independent clinical trials and observational data, and (3) deliver a completed version of the model software, a technical report and user manual. RTI has previous experience insight and knowledge of this complex microsimulation model and has access to the technical requirements needed to provide this service at the current budgeted amount. 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, May 24, 2022