Agilent 6470 Mass Spectrometer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Agilent Technologies, Inc. (DUNS # 195823570) in order to acquire an Agilent 6470 Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer equipped with MassHunter software, a computer, installation and familiarizing training for ongoing laboratory testing and research continuity. Agilent Technologies, Inc. is the only known vendor who distributs this product. This contract action is for supplies, which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 8.4 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 be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be e-mailed to the Contract Specialist at yto1@cdc.gov by 8:00PM Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019.

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