Notice of Intent to Sole Source Agilent 1290 Infinity II System

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order to Agilent Technologies, Inc. The purpose of this contract is for the requisition of the 1290 Infinity II High Speed Pump which uses high-pressure mixing for UHPLC gradient formation and solvent blending from up to two solvents at pressures up to 1300 bar and flow rates up to 5 mL/min. 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 mconey @cdc.gov by COB August 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST.