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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Agilent Technologies for a Hamamatsu S20 slide scanner with a Windows 11 computer with ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Agilent Technologies for a Hamamatsu S20 slide scanner with a Windows 11 computer with specialized digital image software (NZacquire and NDP.view2). The computer has a unique configuration to rapidly scan and process images, along with a 32 GB memory and 4 TB storage to hold the large image files. This contract action is for supplies 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 7 (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 uxs2@cdc.gov by COB 10 July 2024.