MODIFICATION
66 -- intent to Sole Source: Vidas 3 Analyzer and ViLink gateway Computer
- Notice Date
- 8/5/2016
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Acquisition and Assistance Field Branch (Pittsburgh), Post Office Box 18070, Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15236-0070
- ZIP Code
- 15236-0070
- Solicitation Number
- 2016-Q-65797
- Archive Date
- 8/30/2016
- Point of Contact
- Anthony Lyas, Phone: 4123866448, Larry Guess, Phone: 412-386-6826
- E-Mail Address
-
alyas@cdc.gov, lguess@cdc.gov
(alyas@cdc.gov, lguess@cdc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to BioMerieux Inc. This acquisition is for the purchase of a VIDAS 3 Analyzer and a ViLink Gateway Computer. The CDC requires the VIDAS 3 Analyzer and ViLink Gateway Computer because it is the only machine that will allow the requesting program to remain compliant with clinical laboratory improvement amendments and current diagnostic protocols. Additionally, continuity of current and on-going research projects require the use of the VIDAS specific assay. BioMerieux Inc., has been identified as the manufacturer and only retail supplier of the VIDAS 3 Analyzer and a ViLink Gateway Computer and as such is the only one that meets the requirements. This contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (Simplified Acquisition Procedures (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 ten (10) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. All responses and quotations must include information such as: Company name, address, email, telephone number, points of contact, CAGE code, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) and respond to the following questions: (1) Is your business a large or small business (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business (3) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and whether your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. (4) Is your firm a certified HUBZone firm (5) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business (6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned. All offerors must register on the CCR located at http://www.sam.gov. 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 Anthony Z. Lyas Jr. at alyas@cdc.gov by 10:00 am on August 15, 2016. FAR REFERENCE: FAR 5.207- Preparation and transmittal of synopses under (c)(15), (c)(16) (i), and (c)(16)(ii).
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/CDCP/CMBP/2016-Q-65797/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 6263156 Rampart RD, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521, United States
- Zip Code: 80521
- Zip Code: 80521
- Record
- SN04211648-W 20160807/160805234735-8420465493a51ffea03c86ca148e2b3e (fbodaily.com)
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