The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contemplates award of a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Illumina, Inc., 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA 92122-4616, for purchase of a Miseq System, Catalog #SY-401-1003, integrated system for automated generation of DNA clonal clusters by bridge amlifaction, sequencing, primary and secondary analysis. System includes embedded touchscreen monitor and on-instrument computer, dual surface imaging capability, MiSeq Software Suite, installation kits and standards, installation and training, with a full 12-month warranty which includes parts and labor. High data quality and longer reads provided by this system. This contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responses received within five (5) 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 response should be emailed to the purchasing agent at [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. EDT, July 16, 2014. Please note that this purchase is subject to availability of funds and may not be awarded this fiscal year.

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