NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces its intention to negotiate and issue a sole source award for the purchase of multiple kits and consumables listed below with Applied Biosystem Inc, Foster City, CA.

Lab Supplies:
TF,BDT v3.1 RR-5000& SEQ BUFFER
FG,3130 POP-7TM Polymer
Bulkpack 96-well Rxn Plates 50xN8010560
SEPTA STRIP, 96 WELL TRAY
FG CAPILLARY ARRAY 16x36cm
FG,HI-DI FORMAMIDE 25mL BOTTLE
FG,BUFFER (10X) with EDTA 23ML

The anticipated delivery date will be 30 days from the award date. Applied Biosystem Inc is the source manufacturer for PCR assay and sequencing equipment currently in use at CDC. Applied Biosystems is the only source to provide the specific kits and consumables deemed necessary by CDC. CDC intends to negotiate this requirement under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The sole source procurement will be awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13 procedures. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination to compete this procurement based on a response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties who believe they possess the capabilities to satisfy this requirement should submit a capability statement demonstrating their abilities to meet this requirement. All responses should be received by August 19, at 9 AM, Eastern Standard Time (EST). All responses must be in writing and can be sent via email to [email protected] . No phone calls will be accepted.