The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) intends to procure an Apex HF Desolvating Nebulizer system. The Apex 2HF Desolvating Nebulizer System uses a high-purity PFA flow path to provide resistance to hydrofluoric acid. This system improves sensitivity 3-7- fold depending on flow rate. It has dual preset temperature settings for both heating and cooling. After conducting market research OAS intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Elemental Scientific.

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 four days (4) 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 12:00 pm on July 22th, 2021.