Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Avista Corporation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), intends to award a sole-source contract to Avista Corporation for electric and gas utility services at the NIOSH Spokane facility in Spokane, Washington. This requirement is classified under NAICS 221122 Electric Power Distribution and PSC S112 Utilities- Electric. Due to unique regulatory and geographical constraints, the government intends to negotiate this award under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, as Avista Corporation is identified as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement.

The anticipated contract features a 12-month period of performance with an expected award date of April 1, 2026. This special notice, identified by solicitation number 96893, carries no set-aside designation. One attachment, a sole-source justification document titled A13 SSJ-.pdf, was issued with the notice on March 11, 2026.

Responses to this notice will be used solely to determine if a bona fide competitive source exists, though the government does not intend to issue a competitive solicitation or accept proposals. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to the point of contact, Ronalda Ohio, at the CDC Office of Acquisition Services. The deadline for responses is March 25, 2026.