Intent to Sole Source U3000 RSLCnano HPLC System

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) intends to procure a High-performance liquid chromatography( HPLC) system. The system will be used for the detection of low abundance protein hormones. After conducting market research OAS intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Thermo Electron North America LLC for the HPLC system.

This contract action is for supplies 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 four days (4) 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 ijz2@cdc.gov by 12:00 pm on July 22th, 2021.”