Intent to Sole Source to Emory University - RNAseq Analysis on Nonhuman Primate Blood and Tissue Samples

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Infectious Diseases, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Laboratory Branch intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Emory University. The work is to perform RNAseq analysis on nonhuman primate blood and tissue samples. Emory University is the only vendor with the capacity, experience, and therefore, is the only vendor able to meet the Government’s need. The purchase order will be awarded for six months (9/1/2023 – 1/2/2024). This requirement is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (Simplified Acquisition Procedures and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS; however, all responses received within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice will be reviewed 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 be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any response must be emailed to the contract specialist at [email protected] by August 17, 2023 by 11:00 AM EDT.