Intend to Sole Source

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Element Biosciences,10055 Barnes Canyon Rd. Ste 100,San Diego, CA 92121 USA to provide a Element AVITI System DNA sequencer that provides both short read sequencing and long read sequencing in the same device. 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 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 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 contract specialist at dvv1@cdc.gov by COB 05 May