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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price purchase order to Life Technologies Corporation, 3175 Staley Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072, to procu... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price purchase order to Life Technologies Corporation, 3175 Staley Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072, to procure a Kingfisher Presto system with a 96 head. The King Fisher Presto instrument is the only automated nucleic acid extractor that can be integrated using Biomek liquid handlers for high-throughput sample processing. No other instrument on the market can be integrated with the Biomek liquid handlers. 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(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 the Contracting Specialist at oga2@cdc.gov by 12 p.m. EST on 7/16/2021. No telephonic quotes shall be considered.