The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to ThermoFisher Scientific for a high throughput benchtop microscope capable of imaging in 4-color fluorescence with a footprint of under 3.0 cubic feet. The laboratory space is limited and requires an instrument of 3.0 cubic feet or smaller. 4-color imaging is needed to effectively analyze cellular responses to different stimuli such as opioid internalization. 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 30 August 2019.

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