IDPB GenomeLab GeXP Sole Source Maintenance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to AB SCIEX, LLC for the continuing maintenance and service on the GenomeLab GeXP RNA Sequencer. AB Sciex LLC is the only one source that is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. This instrument is under our CLIA and QMS system and failure to be serviced by a vendor other than the manufactuer abd certified technicians would result in invalidating the warranty. 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 parties may identify their interest and submit documentation of their capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responses received within five days (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 response should be emailed to the appropriate point of contact at [email protected] by 11:00 AM on 29 March 2022.