Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Qiagen EZ1 Advanced XL System

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Qiagen LLC for the Qiagen EZ1 Advanced XL system. The Qiagen EZ1 Advanced XL allows for standardization of sample preparation which eliminates laboratory scientist variability and ensures flexibility of extraction chemistries available to address all possible sample types within the Laboratory Response Network, which is critical to achieve the CDC’s mission. This contract action is for supplies 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 (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 30 August 2021.