65 -- PCR Kit reagents

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to issue a sole source firm fixed priced purchase order to Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, CA, the only known provider for this particular PCR Kit and Reagents, compatible with the Bio-Rad equipment/instrumentation which is already in use at the CDC lab. Justification for other than full and open competition is considered due to the fact that these reagents have passed extensive quality control testing in our lab and must be used to guarantee consistent and reliable results in the Global Disease Detection Project. It is the Government?s believe that only one responsible source exists and no other product or services will satisfy agency requirement. Note 22 applies herein. The statutory authority permitting other-than-full-and-open competition is 41 U.S.C., 253(c)(1): FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract will be based on responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for informational purposes. This procurement is not set-aside for small business. For contractual questions contact Gary Morgan by email at [email protected] or by fax to 770-488-2777