Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Government Scientific Source, Inc. for a droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) system. The system... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Government Scientific Source, Inc. for a droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) system. The system provides absolute quantification of nucleic acid sequences with single copy resolution to overcome the current detection limits of conventional PCR systems. 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 quotation. 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 the contract specialist at reo3@cdc.gov by COB 13 April, 2021.