A11. Notice of Intent to Sole Source.docx
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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a purchase order for customized proficiency testing panel services. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source contract to Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics (QCMD) under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). QCMD will provide support for enterovirus proficiency testing panels, including preparation, distribution, and data collection services. The CDC has determined that QCMD is the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement because it is the sole vendor specializing in the provision and management of External Quality Assessment (EQA) and proficiency testing schemes in accordance with relevant regulations. External laboratories conducting enterovirus testing must demonstrate proficiency by participating in a CDC-approved proficiency testing scheme.
Although this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, interested parties may submit quotations or responses to demonstrate their capability and interest in the requirement. All responses must be submitted by email to the contract specialist at xrm5@cdc.gov by 11:00 a.m. EDT on June 22, 2026, within ten days of issuance. The government will consider any responses received solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement, with the final determination to remain at the government's discretion.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source purchase order to American Association for Laboratory Accreditation for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 12.102(a) (FAR -RFO) and 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.
Contractor: Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics (QCMD)
Description of product/service: Customized Proficiency Testing (PT) Panel Services
Capability: The vendor shall provide support for enterovirus proficient panels, including preparation, distribution, and data collection. External laboratories that conduct enterovirus testing must demonstrate proficiency by participating in a CDC approved PT scheme. QCMD is the only vendor that specializes in the provision and management of External Quality Assessment (EQA)/PT schemes in accordance with relevant regulations. Therefore, QCMD is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government’s requirement.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (10) 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 competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to contract specialist at xrm5@cdc.gov by 11:00 a.m. EDT on 22 June 2026.
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