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This Pre-Solicitation opportunity was posted on October 31, 2002. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

65 -- 65 - Hepatitis C Test Kits

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2002-N-00705Federal

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This requirements contract involves the procurement of Hepatitis C Supplemental Test Kits used for outbreak epidemiologic investigations. The kits must be capable of detecting Hepatitis C virus antibodies and identifying positive and negative sera, with a strict requirement for compatibility with existing Chiron RIBA Automated Processors. Shipments are to be delivered to domestic locations in Atlanta, Georgia. The contract structure consists of one base year followed by four optional one-year extensions. Due to the specific equipment compatibility requirements, the solicitation is issued on a sole source basis to Chiron Corp. under authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). The presolicitation was posted on October 31, 2002, with a response deadline of December 16, 2002.

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325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) Acquisition and Assistance, Branch B, Team

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Contractor will provide Hepatitis C Supplemental Test Kits for examination of specimens for outbreak epidemiologic investigations. Kits must be able to detect the antibody to Hepatitis C virus and identify potential negative and positive sera. Test kits must be compatible with existing CDC Government automated equipment, i.e., Chiron RIBA Automated Processors. A requirements contract is contemplated with shipments to domestic locations (Atlanta, GA). The contract period shall be for one (1) base year with four (4) additional one (1) year options. Solicitation will be issued on approximately Nov. 15, 2002, to Chiron Corp., Emeryville, CA, on a sole source basis. Chiron is the only known source capable of furnishing kits of the Hepatitis C type compatible with above mentioned Government equipment. Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements. If you are able to provide Hepatitis C Test Kits that are compatible with Chiron RIBA Automated Processors please contact me at afx2@cdc.gov.

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