The CDC intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to the University of Wisconsin System for laboratory proficiency testing services using bovine blood for its LAMP program. The justification states that the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) is the only organization with the proven capability to produce the required lead-dosed bovine blood and meet all technical requirements, including specific equipment and adherence to regulations. Continuing with WSLH is deemed critical to avoid delays in the established schedule for providing quality assurance samples to over 250 participant laboratories. While this is a notice of intent and not a formal request for competitive proposals, the government will consider responses received within fifteen days of the notice's issuance. Any responses or inquiries should be directed to the specified contract specialist via email.