Rapid Diagnosis of Cocciciodiomycosis Assay comparison

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to issue a sole source purchase order to University of Arizona, 888 N Euclid Ave Rm 510, Tucson, AZ 85719. The purpose of this acquisition is  to obtain data records for Rapid diagnosis ofCocciciodiomycosis Assay comparsion  from University of Arizona:

This research project will provide data records to improve statisical analysis power for Cocci lateral assay.

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

This is a notice of intent and not a request for competitive quotations. No solicitation will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunity website. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement  may submit their capability/qualifications and other supporting information to Priscilla Turner at PBTurner@cdc.gov on or before August  27,  2020 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. All information received on or before August 27, 2020  at 9:00 AM Eastern Time of this notice will be considered by the Government to determine if the more than one firm can meet the Government's requirements and is capable of providing technically acceptable services. A determination not to compete the described requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Federal Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.