Notice of Intent to Sole Source -99194 Journal of Adolescent Health Supplement

Notice of Intent to Sole Source -99194 Journal of Adolescent Health Supplement The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price to Elsevier INC. The purpose of this acquisition is to fund Elsevier, the publisher of Journal of Adolescent Health (JAH), to develop a special supplement of the JAH that will highlight key findings from the YRBSS, including results from the 2025 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey data, YRBS trends over time, state and local data, and with a focus on high priority topics including mental health and suicide, cardiovascular health, and disordered eating. The objective is to produce a journal supplement that presents scientific articles written by Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) scientists which highlight the value of these data and provide important insights for the field on some of the most important challenges facing youth today. This benefits CDC through facilitating dissemination of CDC-funded YRBS survey results and contributing to the national conversation on disease prevention and health promotion of youth. The anticipated period of performance is: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027 Place of Performance: Contract work will be performed at the contractor’s facilities. 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 prior to the date and time below 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 dwb7@cdc.gov by 10:00PM (ET) on 07/30/2026.