PR 23303 - Preventative Maintenance Agreement

Added: Jun 20, 2018 11:00 am The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Biotek Instruments, Inc. for maintenance agreements for (2) CONFIELD lab instruments. They are Biotek machines and ONLY Biotek have the specific parts, applicable software updates, and trained technicians with the appropriate product knowledge specific for this machine to service this piece of equipment. Also, Biotek does not authorize any third-party to service its' machines as this would void the warranty. 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 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(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 five (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 contract specialist at kpy3@cdc.gov by COB 26 June 2018.