The Centers for Disease Control and prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Life Technologies, Inc., for reagents and supplies required to run the 3130XL Genetic Analyzers. Only reagents and supplies produced specifically for the 3130XL sequencers can be used for those machines. This contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) 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 five (5) 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 Lauren Peel at [email protected] by COB 11 April 2013.

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