Replacement of Ultracentrifuge Rotors.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services (OAS), intends to award a firm fixed price sole source purchase order in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1), Beckman-Coulter Life Sciences; 5350 Lakeview parkway South Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46268 to purchase 3 replacement ultracentrifuge rotors. The items in question are specifically designed to operate in an ultracentrifuge that is already purchased and in use in the branch laboratories. Use of the source’s rotors is required to maintain integrity of the instrument’s safety certification and warranty Therefore, it is not in the best interest of the Government to use a different vendor as it would cause harm (financial and otherwise) that would not be reasonable. No request for quote will be issued based upon this notice of intent. This synopsis ends in 3 days in accordance with FAR 5.203 (a)(1). Any interested companies are welcome to submit their ability to provide the specified products via email to [email protected]. Please include reference number (2021-57633) and respond by July 15, 2021 at 3 PM EST. Responses received will be considered for future procurements. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government.