Pursuant to, FAR 13.106(1) (b), Soliciting from a single source, (1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services (CSELS), Division of Laboratory Services (DLS) requires 1 each MVE 1894R-190F-CDC LN2 Cryo LN2 freezer with validation, delivery and installation and an options to add 4 additonal freezers (with validation, delivery and installation)  a total of 5.  To the best of our knowledge MVE 1894R-190F-CDC LN2 freezers are the only liquid nitrogen cryogenic storage units that are compatible with DSL existing freezer monitoring system, which allow for continuous temperature monitoring, remote interaction to control and schedule functionality. This allows for quick response to system issues and provides assurance that sample integrity will be maintained. MVE 1894R-190F-CDC LN2 freezer is the only unit we know that allows for 80 degree storage with system compatibility.

Any questions regarding this notice shall be submitted in writing ONLY to Berta Alldredge at [email protected].  The anticipated date of award is July 17, 2020.   It is your responsibility to keep up with additional postings regarding this announcement on the Fedbizopps Website.  Telephone inquiries will not be honored