The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NIOSH - National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to COSMED USA, Incorporated of 1850 Bates Avenue, Concord, CA 94520-1240 for a Model K5 Wearable Metabolic System. The metabolic measurement instrument provides both micro-dynamic mixing chamber, and breath-by-breath, gas exchange measurements. No other portable metabolic system has this capability. 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 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 the contract specialist at [email protected] by COB 07/16/18.

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