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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Qiagen for purchase of Qiacube HT. The QIAcube HT can extract up to 96 samples at one t... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Qiagen for purchase of Qiacube HT. The QIAcube HT can extract up to 96 samples at one time for only about 96 min, which is a big advantage for the CDC due to the large number of samples for surveillance study. The dimensions of QIAcube HT make it fit into the limited lab space. 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 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(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 three (03) 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 knn5@cdc.gov by COB 19 June 2020