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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Twist Bioscience. The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain 2 lots of 1020 kits of I... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Twist Bioscience. The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain 2 lots of 1020 kits of ISO quality level full genome synthetic SARS-CoV-2 RNA positive control (Part: 103727) that satisfies the specification of CDC influenza Division’s FDA-cleared diagnostic tests FluSC2 Multiplex Assay that is approved for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for detection of Influenza A, B, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. These materials are needed to meet the missions and requirements of public health surveillance. The vendor identified, Twist Bioscience, is the only company that can provide the full genome synthetic SARS-CoV-2 RNA control materials needed for this assay and the FDA will not allow any substitution of already approved essential materials that make up the assay. 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 FAR 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 seven(7) 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 tcq6@cdc.gov by COB 3/8/2023