The Centers for Disease Control and prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to ProGroup, Godfrey, IL for WellPro 3000 Automated Liquid Handler, CAT# WP3000-96. The WellPro 3000 performs serial dilutions and plante-to-plate transfers of reagents. Since we (CDC) have been using a WellPro in our serology testing for many years, it is the only one which can work with our archived program and data. 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 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 contract specialist at [email protected] by noon August 31, 2013.

 

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