One Year Maintenance for Biomek 2000 equipment

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Beckman Coulter, for a one year maintenance  Beckmand agreement # S66663US for Biomek 3000 system. The capability requirement that makes it a sole source is there are multiple pieces of equipment that interface with each other and they only require Beckman Coulter servicing to ensure proper functioning . 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) 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 ten (5) 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 dharris9@cdc.gov by April 19, 2013 by 2:00pm.