PR 31512 - Cells and Reagents Ordering System Software

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Bio InfoRx for the procurement of software to support the ordering, production, cost recovery and, quality control release of reagents, cell lines, and Media for use by CDC laboratories. Acquisition of this software will augment our existing functionality, ensure its interoperability, and reduce the need to develop additional IT expertise or acquire new resources . 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 eleven(11) 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 3 p.m. 17 May 2019.

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