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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 21, 2006 FBO #1607
SOLICITATION NOTICE

68 -- Instructions A, B, E, and F Test

Notice Date

4/19/2006
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

325998 — All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30341-4146
 

ZIP Code

30341-4146
 

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-08519A
 

Response Due

4/24/2006
 

Archive Date

4/24/2006
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to issue a sole source firm fixed priced purchase order to Radix Bio Solutions, Georgetown, TX, the only known provider for the production of multiplexed sample assay for the detection of botulinum toxins A, B, E, and F (select agents) which must be produced and delivered by April 2006. The National Botulism Surveillance and Reference Unit (NBSRU) received funding to initiate the development of reagent production of an in vitro multitarget immunoassay (xMAP assay) to detect botulinum toxins types A, B, E, and F while simultaneously using the Bio-Plex platform. Radix Bio Solutions is a licensed strategic partner of Luminex Corporation for the development and sale of assays that utilize the Luminex proprietary xMAP platform. In addition, the development, by Radix Bio Solutions, of an x MAP assay which detects botulinum toxins A, B, E, and F will maintain consistency between the previously developed xMAP assays used by CDC and the assays developed via this requirement. Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements. Shipment will only be accepted Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST with the exception of Federal Government holidays. The following item is needed by the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID): 1.) Multiplexed Sample Assay in the completed form for BoNT A, B, E, F, and 4 controls (volume sufficient for approximately 800 samples and a 6 month shelf life). 2.) COA of the resultant sample kit will show assay sensitivities and cross reactivity of toxins represented in the panel. 3.) Manufacturing Instructions for production process. 4.) Assay Protocol.The proposed contract action is for commercial items which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR subpart 27.4. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The following provision(s) apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items (MAR 2000) applies to this acquisition; 52.223-13 Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; 52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; 52.232-1 Payments; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.201-1 Definitions; 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees; 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures; 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; Contractor must be CCR Registered prior to submitting bid; The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions - Commercial Items (MAY 1999) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses are hereby added to this clause: 52.247-35 F.O.B. Destination; The clause at 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition: (1), (5), (7), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (22), (24), (29) and (30). 52.213-3 must be attached to bid. NAICS CODE: 424210, SIC: 5122 SIZE: 100, OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, WITH YOUR QUOTE. The best way to complete this certification is to download the FAR Clauses (Volume II) at http://www.arnet.gov/far, print out the clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification, and fill in the appropriate blanks. Documentation authority for synopsis urgent response on file. Offers will be due 4/24/2006 by 9:00 A.M. EST at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Procurements and Grants Office; Attn: Gary Morgan; 2920 Brandywine Road, M/S K70, Room 3710.01, Atlanta, GA 30341. Offers will not be accepted facsimile. All quotes must be clearly marked on the subject line of the e-mail (Reference #08519A) or on the outside of the envelope with the following: Reference #08519A, Attn: Gary Morgan. All responsible sources that can meet the above requirements may submit a quote, which may be considered by the Agency. For Contractual question contact Gary Morgan (770) 488-2639. ****
 

Place of Performance

Address: Atlanta, Georgia

Zip Code: 30341

Country: US
 

Record

SN01030847-W 20060421/060419220351 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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