65 -- Sole Source Purchase of CO2 Incubator and Accessories

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Thermo Electron Laboratory Equipment, LLC, 308 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC, 28806, for purchase of a BBD 6220 CO2 incubator with 180 degree automatic sterilization, as well as accessories for this incubator. The specifications for the incubator are as follows: Total volume 7.8 cubic feet, stainless steel inner casing and shelf system, which includes sterilization of humidification water, RS232 port, and central monitoring outputs. The accessories are: stacking frames (set of two support frames for vertical stacking of 2 BBD6220 incubators), with locking casters; a gas tank monitor GM2 (specifications for monitor: automatic change-over to reserve tank, 120V, 50/60 Hz, with optical and visual acoustic signal [acoustical signal disconnnectaible], central monitoring connection, for wall or table installation; unit for automatical change-over between two gas cylinders, automatical operation recuperation after power failure), and a gas regulator, CO2, 2-stage, for the gas tank. CDC believes that this requirement is met by only one provider. This procurement will be processed under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 6.302-2. Only one responsible source and no other sources will satisfy agency requirements. No solicitation is being issued. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Any equipment proposed must be of the same size as these units as space is a factor, gas regulation factors must be identical, and all specifications must match those of the required equipment. Due to the nature of its use, the incubator must be able to be sterilized by steam automatically to prevent microbial growth and contamination.This procurement is not set-aside for small business. For contractual questions contact Linda M. Young.