ZIKA ELR2060 AVP CS/JC Gonz Microscope

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to JC Gonzalez. JC Gonzalez, Inc. is the local distributer of Olympus microscopes. This seller is the only on the island that provides maintenance and repair service for Olympus microscopes. Additionally, the equipment needed to purchase is the only one that is compatible with some optical Olympus equipment that we currently have in the laboratory. Currently there is no other optical equipment compatible with the technology acquired by the laboratory. 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 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(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 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 24 July 2017.