TubWriter 360 Printer and Software

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) intends to procure a printing system that can print text and barcode directly on laboratory equipment and consumables e.g. sample racks and tubes. This feature to print directly on racks and tubes will eliminate transcription errors and difficult to read hand labeled tubes. After conducting market research OAS intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to California Advanced Labeling, Inc for the printing system.

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 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 days (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 contract specialist at ijz2@cdc.gov by 12:00 pm on July 20th, 2021.