Ricin Components Differentiation Assay Kit

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award to a total small business as an sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Radix Biosolutions, for a one year maintenance for Ricin Components Differentiation Assay Kit ( each kit contains reagents sufficient to analyze 96 wells). The capability requirement that makes it a sole source is a unique abilitites to identify and characterize the various types of ricin toxin. Ricin detection kits produced by Radix BioSolutions have been validated via testing conducted at other state and federal laboratories to ensure optimum performance. 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 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 Desiree Harris, Contract Specialist at dharris9@cdc.gov by April 26, 2013 by 2:00pm.