Optima L-100 XP Ultracentrifuge

In accordance with FAR subpart 6.302-1(c) (ii), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to issue a sole purchase order to Beckman Coulter, Ultracentrifuge. The Division of Viral Hepatitis, Laboratory Branch, plans to embark on several cell culture projects to carry out the biological characterization of hepatitis viruses. An Ultracentrifuge is the main equipment that is required to carry out experiments for this purpose. The currently Ultracentrifuge in the laboratory is an old model supplied by the current vendor Beckman Coulter. The replacement model is a L8-55M Ultracentrifuge. Equipment name and model, OPTIMA L-100 XP ultra centrifuge, 200-240V, 50/60HZ/SW-41 TIRotor PKG and ROTOR Package, SW-32TI for DVH/Lab Branch It is the understanding of the Government that an award to any other source would cause unacceptable delays in meeting the requirements of the Government. Interested parties who feel that they possess the capabilities to provide the services described above should submit a capability statement demonstrating their abilities to provide the services. The information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive requirement. Please send your documentation to Deborah Workman by fax (770) 488-8350, or email to [email protected]. Documentation should be received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis to be considered by CDC. A determination by the CDC not to compete this proposed contract, based upon responses to this notification, is solely within discretion of the government.