HPGe Well Detector System

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Ametek, Inc. for an HPGe detector system. The HPGe detector system that is directly compatible with the current 5 HPGe spectroscopy detector systems (computer and software controller, automation system, liquid nitrogen dewar system, etc.). One computer and instrument specific software (currently implemented) has to control ALL the current and future detector systems. The current detector systems have a unique interface with the controlling computer and this vendor is the only vendor that supports that detector to controlling computer interface. The final configuration will be one computer controller that will interface with 6 HPGe detector systems (5 current detectors), so the new detector has to be directly compatible with the current 5 HPGe detectors. 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 fifteen (15) 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 [email protected] by 12:00 pm on May 5, 2020.