PR 24730 - Customized Reagent kits & Accessories

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Agilent Technologies, Inc for customized Reageny kits. These reagents and consumables are required for HPV whole genome sequencing using a highly multiplexed HPV target enrichment assay with Agilent Technologies bioinformatics support and SureSelect technology. The enriched/captured HPV genomic sequences are compatible with Illumina platform for subsequent deep sequencing and genotype calling. 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 three (3) 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 11 a.m. 24 August 2018

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