Testing and Calibratioin of High Throughput Aerosol Concentrator for Real Time chemical Instrumentation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to the University of Minnesota, Department of Mechanical Engineering to conduct a laboratory experiment in support of ongoing NIOSH research on the development of real-time instrumentation. This experiment will involve testing and calibration of aerosol pre-concentration systems designed for personal aerosol sampling applications. 

This contract is for supplies/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 fifteen (15) 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 reference 2014-73676 and be emailed to Denise L. Rains @ Drains@CDC.GOV by July 21, 2014 - 12:00 p.m. PDT.