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In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “only one source [is] reasonably available” which states that, “For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may so... In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “only one source [is] reasonably available” which states that, “For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). Exclusive licensing agreements/Proprietary data This is a Maintenance & Support agreement for the LabVantage proprietary software for the CBR Sample Inventory Management System-LabVantage to remain functional.

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This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract and is not a request for competitive proposals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hereby announces intent to solicit and ... This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract and is not a request for competitive proposals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hereby announces intent to solicit and enter into a contract with LabVantage Solutions Inc. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), only one source [is] reasonably available, Exclusive licensing Agreements/Proprietary data and under authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, Other Than Full and Open Competition procedures . This is a Maintenance & Support agreement for the LabVantage proprietary software for the CBR Sample Inventory Management System-LabVantage to remain functional. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, the Government shall consider all responses received within fifteen (15) days of this posting, in accordance with FAR 5.203 (A)(1). If no affirmative responses are received within fifteen (15) days, negotiations will be conducted with LabVantage Solutions Inc, as the only source and a contract will be issued without any additional notices being posted. The Government will review any/all capabilities statements and pricing information submitted and determine if other qualified sources do exist that could provide this requirement. Information received in response to this announcement will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for these services and/or supplies in the future. A determination by the CDC not to compete this proposed contract, based upon responses to this notification, is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. No solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can meet the requirement are encouraged to identify themselves and provide a substantive statement with descriptive literature and any other supporting information to the Contracting Specialist within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice by July 20 at 8:00 a.m. All information received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government to determine if more than one firm can meet the Government's requirements and is capable of providing technically acceptable services. Responses to this posting must be submitted in writing via e-mail only. A determination not to compete the described requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Federal Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Any questions or comments should be directed via e-mail ONLY to Marie Bartkevicius at vgj6@cdc.gov. Thank you for your interest.