Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Clinical Research Support Services for NIEHS Contract HHSN273201600002I Extension of Ordering Period for IDIQ Contract

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT MODIFICATION WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The purpose of this announcement is for the Clinical Research Support Services for NIEHS, within the National Institute of Environmental Health Services (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health, to issue a modification to the existing Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract number HHSN273201600002I on a sole source basis. The objective of this modification is to extend the ordering period to ensure continuity of mission-critical research while the NIH procurement team continues acquisition planning for the re-competition of these services. Please see attached notice.