Intent to Sole Source DNA Prep Kits/Samples

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Illumina Inc, 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego CA 92122-4616 to procure DNA Test Kits and samples. Illimina is the only vendor that produces whole genome sequencing reagents for Illumina MiSeq sequencers that meet the surveillance activity. No other reagent may be supplemented for either test method under quality management policies and regulations imposed by CDC.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 three (3) 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 contract specialist at [email protected] by COB 26 August 2022.