The anticipated delivery dates will be September 1, 2011 and December 1, 2011. Millipore Corporation is the only identified source that can provide the Cytokine Kits within the timeframe deemed necessary. CDC intends to negotiate this requirement under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The sole source procurement will be awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 12 & FAR Subpart 13 procedures. The vendor will be responsible for supplying the following types for Non-Human Primate Cytokine Kits:

8 - Non-Human Primate Cytokine Kits, 40K-23 (Polystyrene beads not premixed)
8 - Non Human Primate Cytokine Kits, 40K-12 (Polystyrene beads not premixed)
Analytes for the 12 plex kit are MIP-1a; TNF-a; IFNg; IL-1b; GM-CSF; IL-12/23(p40); IL-6; IL-8; IL-10; IL-1ra; IL-2; and IL-17.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination to compete this procurement based on a response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties who believe they possess the capabilities to satisfy this requirement should submit a capability statement demonstrating their abilities to meet this requirement. All responses should be received by August 22, 2011 at 12PM Eastern Standard Time. All responses must be in writing and can be sent via email to [email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted.