The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to BioTek Instruments, Inc., Highland Park, P.O. Box 998, Winooski, Vermont 05404-0998. BioTek offers Synergy LX, a multi-mode microplate reader with dimensions that fit within 15"Wx15"Dx15"H space or smaller. The requirement must also have color touchscreen interface; onboard sofware; fluorescence intensity, luminescence and UV-Vis absorbance capability; continuous wavelength selection for UV-Vis measurements with 200nm to 999nm range, selectable in 1nm increments; high performance, high blocking filters for fluorescence; fluorescence optics and absorbing optics with independent light source, detector and light path; must be upgradable to add detection modes; must be compatible with 2uL low volume microplate accessory; must have USB port for data transfer and PC software for extended applications and analysis. 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 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 three (3) 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 3:00pm Eastern, 27 August 2019.

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