Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to Life Technologies Corporation for Veriti Thermal Cycler and Applied Biosystems™ TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix, 2x50 ML

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price purchase order to Life Technologies Corporation at 5781 Van Alley Way, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-7321 for the purchase of a Veriti Thermal Cycler and Applied Biosystems™ TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix, 2x50 ML. Details can be found in the attached redacted and approved SSJ document. 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. 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 the Contract Specialist at [email protected] by 2 p.m. 07/30/2020.