Identification of HDS Induced Liver Injury

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Carolinas Healthcare System, 1549 Garden Terrace, Research Office Building, 5th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28203 for Sample Tissues analysis of Identification of HDS Induced Liver Injury(See attached Statement of Work). This service is to obtain specialized testing and advanced analysis of dietary supplements not available at other commercial laboratories. This contract action is for service 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 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 Desiree Harris contract specialist at huq9@cdc.gov by COB Monday, July 31, 2014 @12pm. EST.