The statutory authority for this sole source acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1- only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirement.

This is the upgrade of the existing PrepFast is needed to accommodate the volumes that the lab is working with in lot screening. The unit is being used in support of lot screening analysis for biomonitoring studies.

The lot screening laboratory has the first generation prepFAST system which is connected to an SC4-DX-FAST autosampler and used to make the workflow more efficient by eliminating the need for a scientist to prepare samples for analysis. The prepFAST handles all of the sample preparation therefore increasing accuracy and saving time in terms of personnel. The newest generation of the prepFAST (prepFAST M5) has vast improvements over the original in terms of the volumes of sample (less) that the unit can accommodate making it possible to complete the analysis with smaller sampler volumes and use the system for more applications than we can use the current system for. The current autosampler is reaching the end of its life and the prepFAST cannot be modified to the newest version of the unit, but the vendor will accept a trade-in of the original unit. Most of the spare parts with the current prepFAST system can be used with the newest version of the prepFAST. Additionally, the manufacturer of the SC4-DX-FAST autosampler and the prepFAST M5 upgrade components is the only company with the proprietary knowledge to carry out the upgrade with trade-in including both hardware and software. The SmartTuner is needed for a second prepFAST system used in the same laboratory. That system was new enough to be upgraded to the newest prepFAST design without a trade-in. The SmartTuner will allow us to easily use the system for multiple methods to avoid having to switch out components between different uses of the analytical instrument.

See the attached Technical Requirements and Equipment Listing.

Elemental Scientific Inc. is the only source to can provide the PrepFAST Upgrade.

The NAICS code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

No solicitation will be posted to FedBizOpps. We will only issue a solicitation to Elemental Scientific Inc. Elemental Scientific Inc is the only source available to provide this equipment that meets mission critical requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for proposal. A determination to compete this procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Interested parties who believe they possess the capability to satisfy this requirement should submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement. All responses must be sent in writing to Ms. Genesika Carter via email to [email protected] using solicitation number 2017-Q-67172 in the subject line, no later than 12:00pm Eastern Time, July 27, 2017.

Place of Contract Performance:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4770 Buford Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30341