Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Lyophilized TaqMan qPCR Master Mix

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Thermo Fisher Scientific for Lyophilized TaqMan™ qPCR Master Mix with ROX and IS711 assay, Lyophilized TaqMan™ qPCR Master Mix with ROX and Melitensis assay, Lyophilized TaqMan™ qPCR Master Mix with ROX and Abortus assay, and Lyophilized TaqMan™ qPCR Master Mix with ROX and RNaseP assay. Thermo Fisher Scientific replaces real-time molecular techniques that have become the reference methods for direct diagnosis of pathogens. The reduction of steps is a key factor in order to decrease the risk of human errors resulting in invalid series and delayed results. 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 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responses received within five (5) days of the issuance of this notice will be reviewed 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 be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any response should be emailed to contract specialist at [email protected] by COB30 Dec 2020.