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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Illumina, Inc. 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA 92122TECAN U.S. Inc, 9401 Globe Center ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Illumina, Inc. 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA 92122TECAN U.S. Inc, 9401 Globe Center Drive Suite 140, Morrisville, NC 27560 for the purchase of a software upgrade for Illumina MiSeq I laboratory equipment to allow for continued compatibility with the CDC network. The MiSeq Software Suite v4.0 is proprietary to the equipment manufacturer. No other product can be used to upgrade the MiSeq II operating system (OS). All CDC laboratories are required to upgrade thier MiSeq operating system from Windows 7 to Windows 10 in order to remain connected to the business network and SciComp. The MiSeq Software Suite v4.0 is proprietary to the equipment manufacturer. No other product can be used to upgrade the MiSeq II operating system (OS). 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 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 contract specialist Maria Shamburger at heg9@cdc.gov by COB August 17, 2020.