Purchase of 2 CFX-96 Real-time PCR systems
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Government Scientific Source, Inc. to purchase two Biorad CFX-96 Real-time PCR systems. No other products meet the requirements for validation and safety-testing because all the approved assays for the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, Emergency Used Authorization, and the World Health Organization use this specific technology. These protocols must be followed exactly. 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 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(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 within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice 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 yrj7@cdc.gov by COB July 7th, 2018.
Laurie Michelle Taylor, Phone 7707294480, Email yrj7@cdc.gov
