Sequencing Consumables for MinION sequencing systems

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Oxford Nanopore Technologies for a purchase order for Spot on Flow Cell Mk 1 R9 Version, Flow Cell Priming Kit, Voltrax V2 Cartridge Pack, Flow Cell Wash Kit, Rapid Barcoding Sequencing Kit, Voltrax Sequencing Kit, and Voltrax V2 Configuration Kit.  This procurement will satisfy the Agency’s requirements because the consumables required to run the existing MinION sequencing systems can only be provided by the manufacturer.  This contract action is for supplies 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 four (4) 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 tesslinger@cdc.gov by COB August 24, 2021.