Freezers, Specially-Programmed Liquid Nitrogen

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to issue a sole source purchase order to NexAir LLC, 1385 Corporate Drive, Memphis, TN 38132, for two MVE Model 1839P-150F-CDC liquid nitrogen full-auto freezers specially made for CDC. These freezers have a special controller device that was designed for the CDC by NexAir, which controller allows for real-time monitoring via computer by means of software designed specifically for the task and already in use at CDC. In addition, the freezers have a bypass temp probe in the fill line to detect overfill situations. Any new freezers must be compatible with the remote access monitoring system in service. CDC believes that this requirement is met by only one provider, NexAir, LLC. CDC anticipates soliciting and awarding a purchase ordr only one source under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1) permitting other than full and open competition in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other sources will satisfy agency requirements. NexAir is the only known source available to provide the Liquid Nitrogen Freezers that meets mission critical requirements. No solicitation is being issued. Interested parties may submit their capabilities/qualifications to perform this effort, in writing to Mr. Richard Jenkins, via email ONLY at [email protected] with reference number (2010-78311-78459) referenced in the subject line, no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, December 30, 2009.