Q -- Purchase of Validated, Optimized, Custom Designed BioWatch Bioplex Multiplex PCR Reagents

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to negotiate with and award a sole source contract to Radix BioSolutions, 111 Cooperative Way, Suite 120, Georgetown, TX 78626. The intent of the contemplated contract is to procure validated, optimized, custom designed BioWatch Bioplex Multiplex PCR based regents. Radix BioSolutions is original producer and the only known source for this product. The use of other than full and open competition for this acquisition is authorized in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Subpart 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination to compete this procurement based on a response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties who believe they possess the capabilities to satisfy this requirement should submit a Capability Statement demonstrating their abilities to meet this requirement. All Capability Statements shall be received by the closing date of this synopsis and shall be submitted in writing. Responses may be sent via email to [email protected] or to the address shown below. No solicitation will be issued. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. See Numbered Note: 22.