Notice of Intent to Sole Source - American National Standards Institute - ISO 35001:2019 License Agreement

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to issue a sole source award to American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) for the purchase of an ISO35001:2019 License Agreement. The agreement is necessary for the CDC's Biorisk Management Pilot (BMP) program, which aims to improve internal processes in clinical and public health laboratories, reducing incidents and accidents. The program is a collaborative effort between the CDC and the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). • The ISO35001:2019 Licensing Agreement defines a process to identify, assess, control, and monitor risks associated with hazardous biological materials. • The American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) is the only source that can provide the ISO35001:2019 Licensing Agreement. • Interested parties who believe they possess the capabilities to satisfy this requirement should submit a capability statement demonstrating their abilities to meet this requirement.