66 -- Laser Path Upgrade to Flow Cytometer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to award a sole source purchase order to Dakocytomation, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, for a Laser Path upgrade to their BTA 4 Channel High Performance Flow Cytometer. This proprietary upgrade is unique to Dakocytomation’s instrumentation, making them the only known source for this enhancement, which justifies the non-competitive procurement under FAR part 6.302-1. The contract does not involve a solicitation or request for competitive proposals, but other firms interested in providing the upgrade are invited to notify the Contracting Officer within 15 days from the publication date, after which the government will decide whether to proceed with a competitive process. The purchase order is identified under solicitation number 09809 and falls under the NAICS code 339999. This procurement is managed by Contract Specialist Lenore L. Mickle, who can be contacted via email or phone for inquiries. Information from other potential suppliers will be reviewed solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The sole source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the upgrade and the exclusive capability of Dakocytomation to provide it.