66 -- Affymetrix GeneChip Scanner

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award, on a sole source basis, a commerical item contract to Affymetrix Inc. located in Santa Clara, CA. The contract is for the purpose of purchasing an Affymetrix Gene Chip Scanner 3000. The scanner is required to scan the Affymetrix High-density, High-throuput GeneChips. This is the only scanner that can support the existing Affymetrix GeneChip systems currently in the laboratory. The authority for this sole source procurement is FAR part 6.302-1 in that Affymertix Inc. is the only known source with the knowledge required to provide this scanner. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the required services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 15 days from the publication date of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries may be sent to Christine Pettie by e-mail at [email protected] or by fax at 770-488-2668.