Service Contract for lab instruments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to BD Biosciences for a base year during a period of 12 months and one (1) option year for a service contract. This procurement will satisfy the Agency’s requirements because the service provides specific parts and expertise for the laboratory instruments including FACSCanto II, High Throughput Sampler, LSRFortessa SORP(no lasers), LSRFortessa SORP, CUBE 660-60 Red Laser, SAPPHIRE 488-50 Blue Laser, SAPPHIRE 561-150 Yellow Laser, COMP 405-100 Violet Laser, LIGHTWAVE XYCTE 355-60 UV Laser, FACS Flow Supply System, FACSymphony A5 (no lasers), OBIS 561-100 LS Y/G Laser, G4 355-60 w/BD UV laser, OBIS 637-140 LX Red laser, OBIS 405-100 LX Violet laser, OBIS 488-100 LS Blue laser, FACS Flow Supply System, and High Throughput Sampler. 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)(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 six (6) 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 [email protected] by COB September 11, 2023.