Notice Of Intent To Sole Source (Scinomix)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Scinomix, Inc. This is a Sole Source brand name required puchase of 2 Scinomix Sci-Print VX2 fully automated vial handling system, (2) Scinomix 1063 peristaltic pumps and tubing, and (1) Installation and training. The purchase of the above items is needed for fully automated vials handling, including vial label printing, applying, uncapping/recapping, and a liquoting for human serum patient specimen samples for the Protein Biomarkers Laboratory. The laboratory is engaged in the measurement of clinical biomarkers to better diagnosis, treat, and prevent diseases and disorders. These serum samples are analyzed in-house and used for the CDC Clinical Standardization Programs, which is part of the standardization activities performed within the Prbtein Biomarkers Laboratory in the Clinical Chemistry Branch.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 hsz5@cdc.gov by 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, 29 Aug 2018.

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