This is a notice of intent to sole source. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341 intends to sole source; in accordance with FAR Part 13.501(a)(1)(ii). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has the intent to award a sole source firm fixed price service contract to EMD Millipore.

The North American Industry Classification System code is 333999. The purpose of this procurement is to purchase the following products:

40-072 MAGPIX® System with xPONENT® 4.2 (Qty 2)
MAGPIX® analyzer - Compact flexible analysis system for
magnetic beads based on LEDs, CCD camera and image
analysis. Distinguish a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 50
unique xMAP magnetic microsphere sets in a single sample.
• 96-well plate capability with additional off-plate reagent area
• Warm up time: 15 minutes
• Auto adjusting probe capability
• Internal removable bottles for drive fluid and waste
• Bench top installation
• Physical dimensions: 16.5 cm (W) x 60 cm (D) x 43 cm (H).
Weight: 18 kg
Desktop PC:
• Intel Pentium class processor
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7, 32 bit
• 19" flat panel monitor
• DVD-RW drive
• Power cords
• Keyboard & Mouse
• All-In-One Monitor/PC Stand
• CE marked and UL listed
xPONENT® 4.2 - Easy to use software for acquisition and
assay design provides flexibility to perform any assay licensed
by Luminex for MAGPIX® systems.
•Intuitive graphical interface with simplified workflow and
applications
• Assay specific reporter gain levels
• Data archiving functions for managing batches, products, kits
and lots
• Real-time system status for improved functionality
• User-friendly plate setup
• Personalized Alerts
• Remote web monitoring
• Optional automation and 21 CFR part 11 compliant modules
2 30,691.00 29.5% 21,637.16 43,274.32
The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as
Millipore Sigma in the U.S. and Canada.

• Enables integration into other analysis software such as
MILLIPLEX® Analyst 5.1
One Year Standard Maintenance and Support Program:
• Unlimited visits for emergency repair
• All costs associated with emergency repair (includes travel,
parts and labor)
• On-Site 48 hours response time, business days (restricted to
certain geographic areas at this time)
• Priority scheduling for requests for service
• Product updates and modifications
• Telephonic and online support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week
Additional Components:
• Communication cables to connect analyzer with computer
and XYP plate handler
• Drive Fluid, 2-pack
• 2 Sample Probes
• Additional Waste Bottle
• Power Cord
• Side Access Door Tool
• Sample Probe Height Adjustment Kit
• Off-Plate Reagent Block
• Installing MAGPIX (Guide)
• xPONENT for MAGPIX Quick Guide
• MAGPIX Hardware Installation and User Manual (CD)
• xPONENT for MAGPIX Software User Manual (CD)
• PC Installation Instructions
• MAGPIX® Calibration Kit (Replacement reference 40-049) -
Microspheres to calibrate the MAGPIX®. The convenient
calibration kit contains xMAP® calibrators for the MAGPIX®
classification and reporter channels. A lot specific CD is
included for importing target values. The kit is intended to be
used with the off plate reagent block. Strip wells are included
with each kit. Each kit provides 25 calibrations.
• MAGPIX® Performance Verification Kit (Replacement
reference 40-050) - Microspheres to verify optics, fluidics,
classification channels and reporter channel. The convenient
verification kit contains xMAP® verification reagents that are
used to verify calibration of the MAGPIX® classification and
reporter channels and fluidic integrity. A lot specific CD is
included for importing target values. The kit is intended to be
used with the off plate reagent block. Strip wells are included
with each kit. Each kit provides 25 verifications.

TRONSITE-MAGPIX TRONSITE-MAGPIX: Onsite Installation & Training (Qty. 2)
- MAGPIX Instrument Includes:
• Installation and set-up of instrument and software
on bench, ready for use
• Instruction on correct care and maintenance of
instrument (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
• Set-up of protocols, batches, multi-batches and
analysis thereof
• Export of raw data files for third party software
analysis (e.g., MILLIPLEX® Analyst)

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contract Specialist on or before 10:00 AM EST on August 31, 2018. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail, to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. All vendors/prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to an award of a federal contract. All questions must be in writing and must be emailed to LeKeate Knox at [email protected]. Please reference 75D301-18-Q-69402 on all correspondence.

Responses received will be considered for future procurements. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the CDC will proceed to sole source this requirement to EMD Millipore.

The anticipated date of award in August 31, 2018.

Bid Protests Not Available