The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Elemental Scientific, Inc., 7277 World Communications Drive, Omaha, NE 68122 for consumable supplies and components to support biomonitoring studies and lot screening and metals analysis that provide public health data by assessing the exposure of people that use various types of tobacco products to inorganic elements and organic chemicals. No other supplies are known to exist that meet the specifications already in place.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 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 the contract specialist at [email protected] by COB 26 June 2024.