PR 27008 - Consumables for 8900 ICP-QQQ-MS instruments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Agilent Technologies for the purchase of Agilent 8900 ICP-QQQ-MS laboratory consumable. The OEM parts provided are the exact fits for the specific requirement, such as size and material composition, for the analytical instrumentation already in use in our laboratory which would ensure the continuity of operations within the laboratories. 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 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 noon 24 August 2018