The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Molecular can provide reagents compatible with the Abbott m2000sp and m2000rt. The Abbott m2000sp/m2000rt is necessary in order to provide HIV-1 viral load and early infant diagnosis testing support, guidance, and training to field laboratories with this instrument 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 within seven (7) 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 [email protected] by COB 29 June2015

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