Library of Compounds / To Screen for Antiviral Activities

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to ChemBridge Corporation of 11199 Sorrento Valley Road - Suite 206, San Diego CA 92121 for DIVERSet-CL Library for a library of compounds to screen for antiviral activities against several highly pathogenic viruses. A library is required comprised of a diverse collection of chemical structures to maximize the chances of discovering compounds with the desired activities. ChemBridge Corporation is well-established and has an excellent reputation in the drug discovery industry as a supplier of high quality compounds. A compound library must be deliberately constructed to maximize the chances of identifying a bona fide hit, while also allowing further chemical modification that may allow a hit to be developed into a drug. 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 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 contract specialist at JCarolan@CDC.GOV by COB 07/20/16.