65 -- Purchase of Mumps Kits

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Inverness Medical, 2 Research Way, Princeton, NJ 08540, for mumps IgG kits for recent outbreak. The mumps kits must contain 480 tests per kit and all kits must be from the same lot number for the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) regulated Mumps Proficiency test. Conformation to the regulations mandated by the CLIA and compliance to CLIA standards is required. CDC believes that this requirement is met by only one provider. This procurement will be processed under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 6.302-2. Only one responsible source and no other sources will satisfy agency requirements. No solicitation is being issued. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. This procurement is not set-aside for small business. For contractual questions contact Linda M. Young.