HWARN_Cepheid

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Cepheid for GeneXpert automates and integrates sample preparation, nucleic acid amplification, and detection of the target sequence in simple or complex samples using real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).  To the best of our knowledge, the Cepheid GeneXpert is the only FDA-approved test to detect specific genetic markers for certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria directly from clinical specimens. 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 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(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 fifteen (15) 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 boh9@cdc.gov by COB 07/25/2022.