66 -- HotStarTaq DNA Polymerase (25000)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to award a sole source purchase order to Qiagen, Inc. for the procurement of HotStarTaq DNA Polymerase (25000 units) and QIAquick 96 PCR Purification kits (24 units). This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as Qiagen is identified as the only known supplier with the specialized knowledge necessary to provide these products. The procurement will not be competed, and no solicitation will be issued. However, other firms that believe they can supply the required items are invited to notify the Contracting Officer in writing within 10 days of the synopsis publication to be considered for a competitive procurement. This purchase order, identified by solicitation number 2005-Q-24532, was posted on August 17, 2005. The CDC has designated Dale F Defilipps as the Contract Specialist for this action and provided contact details for further inquiries. Any questions or notifications regarding the sole source procurement can also be sent to Linda T. Robinson via email. Final decisions on whether to proceed with a sole source award or open competition rest solely with the Government, based on the information received from interested parties.