Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Ionflux Mercury 16 to HT (96- to 386-well capability) and plates

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Fluxion Biosciences for an upgrade of the Ionflux Mercury 16 to HT (96- to 386-well capability) and plates. 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)(1) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quote. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within five (5) 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 [email protected] by COB (10 am EDT) 29 August 2022.