The Centers for Disease Control and prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Government Scientific Source for the acquisition of a Biotyper Benchtop MALDI Bruker. Alternatives were judged not to be technically acceptable because they are not benchtop instruments and thus, the proprietary database does not allow the addition of customized new biomarker and microorganism data. Biotyper comes with a comprehensive proprietary database that is constantly updated by the manufacturer.

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 FAR13.106-1(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 fifteen (15) 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 Christine Bennett at [email protected] by 9:00AM EST 09 May 2013.

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