Qiagen System

The Centers for Disease Control and Division of Vector-Borne Diseases intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to Qiagen, LLC., for a QIAcuity One, 5plex System, Notebook, QIAcuity One. The Qiagen QIAcuity One 5-plex system is a single standalone instrument for the absolute quantitation of nucleic acids. The system from Qiagen has the capability to read at 5 different fluorescent channels allowing for the multiplexing of up to 7 different targets. No other comparable systems have this multichannel capacity. The system has the capability for a throughput of 24 samples in one run, and in 2 hours to result. This system also is capable of upscaling of up to 96 samples with accessory modules, if lab capacity needs higher throughput in the future. No other competitors have this scalable feature. This system is a digital platform differing from other systems that rely on oil-emersion droplet PCR. The digital platform will reduce waste accumulation and disposal. This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(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 the Contract Specialist at [email protected] by COB 26 August 2021.