Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Lab Supplies

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Biolog,Inc for the GEN III OmniLog Combo Plus System, 115 VAC, GEN III Database (GN & GP), and YT Database, Rel. 6.0 and can only be purchased through the brand-name company. Biolog, Inc is the only company that provides GEN III OmniLog Combo Plus System, 115 VAC, GEN III Database (GN & GP), and YT Database, Rel. 6.0, This is the only automated, phenotypic test system that can both identify microorganisms and identify key metabolic pathways to develop genetic models for predicting risk and potential control mechanisms. 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 or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/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 should be emailed to contract specialist at [email protected] by COB 20 August, 2022.