Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 000HCJDB-2026-96903
- Agency
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CDC Office of Acquisition Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Glasgow Scotland G20 0 United Kingdom
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics (QCMD) for customized proficiency testing panel services, under FAR 12.102(a) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), with responses due by 11:00 a.m. EDT on June 22, 2026.
QCMD will provide support for enterovirus proficiency testing panels, including preparation, distribution, and data collection. External laboratories that conduct enterovirus testing must demonstrate proficiency by participating in a CDC-approved proficiency testing scheme. The CDC has determined that QCMD is the only vendor specializing in the provision and management of External Quality Assessment (EQA) and proficiency testing schemes in accordance with relevant regulations, and therefore the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement.
Although this is not a request for competitive quotations, interested parties may submit quotations or responses by email to the contract specialist at xrm5@cdc.gov to demonstrate capability and interest. The government will consider responses received solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement; the final determination to compete remains solely within the government's discretion. Any quotation or response must arrive within ten days of the notice issuance.
No set-aside applies. Work performance location is not specified in the notice.
Notice text
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source purchase order to American Association for Laboratory Accreditation for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 12.102(a) (FAR -RFO) and 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.
Contractor: Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics (QCMD)
Description of product/service: Customized Proficiency Testing (PT) Panel Services
Capability: The vendor shall provide support for enterovirus proficient panels, including preparation, distribution, and data collection. External laboratories that conduct enterovirus testing must demonstrate proficiency by participating in a CDC approved PT scheme. QCMD is the only vendor that specializes in the provision and management of External Quality Assessment (EQA)/PT schemes in accordance with relevant regulations. Therefore, QCMD is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government’s requirement.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (10) 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 competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to contract specialist at xrm5@cdc.gov by 11:00 a.m. EDT on 22 June 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A11. Notice of Intent to Sole Source.docx | DOCX document |
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