Notice of Intent to Sole Source - MiSeq Reagent Kits

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Illumina, Inc., 5200 Illumna Way, San Diego, CA 92122-4616 because the supplies being acquired (NovaSeq and MiSeq sequencing reagents/kits) are laboratory kits designed to allow for detection and genetic sequence determination of nucleic acid (including deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA) using highly-sensitive and robust laboratories methods. These particular kits are used to generate large amounts of high-throughput data using what is referred to as “short read” technology. Sources for procuring this type of supply include laboratory-based scientific companies capable of manufacturing quality-controlled and highly-precise scientific kits designed for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications. These kits are needed in order to amplify and determine the genetic sequence of common bacterial causes of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in CDC’s STD laboratory (SLRRB). This contract action is for a supplies which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 325413- “In-Vito Diagnostic Substance manufacturing”. 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 proposals; however, all 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 must be emailed to contract specialist Alverta Lopez at [email protected] by 5:00PM, August 30, 2022. The Contracting Specialist will not respond to verbal request. All requests must be in writing.