Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Biotage

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order to Biotage, LLC. The purpose of this contract is for the purchase of Biotage TurboVap® 96 Dual Nitrogen Evaporators which are to be used in the simultaneous dry down of two analytical sample plates which is critical in the success of the Chemical Threats Laboratory mission. 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 USC 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 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 be emailed to Contract Specialist at [email protected] by COB February 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST.