Fluidigm Juno System

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Fluidigm Corporation for the Fluidigm Juno System. Fluidigm’s Juno system is the only instrument available for massively multiplexed targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation. In addition, the maintenance service contract maintains the operational readiness. Fluidigm is the only service provider capable of maintaining the instrument. 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 seven (7) 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 [email protected] by 11:00 AM on 12 May 2021.