Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Olympus America

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Olympus America for Vanta C Series Handheld XRF Analyzer. The Vanta C includes a large area SDD for improved sensitivity and for aiding in field-based measurement consistency sample alignment can be confirmed rapidly with the line camera for aiming, 3mm X-ray spot collimation and 5-megapixel sample camera. Additionally, the 3 beam feature is perfect for geochemical analysis in the sort of environments within the Coeure D Alene knot with mafic and felsic deposits banded with heavy metal. 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) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(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 4 business 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 Noon on 07/20/2020.