The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one  source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.  This notice is a request for competitive proposals.  The government intends to receive a quote from CEPHEID for the supply item stated below.  However, all proposals received prior to the closing date will be considered by the Government.  A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely withn the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered soleyl for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  See attach RFQ closes 9/19/2011

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