68 -- Chemicals and Chemical Products

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to Cambridge Isotope Laboratories located in Andover, Ma. The purchase order is for the purpose of securing custom syn 0.02 grams Methomyl (ACETODHYDROXAMATE-13C2, 99%; 15N 98%), custom syn 0.02 grams Methamdiophs (DIMETHYL-D6, 98%), custome syn 0.02 grams Oxydemetonmethyl (DI-O-METHYL -D6, 98%), custom syn 0.02 grams Dimethoate (O,O-DIMETHYL-D6, 98%), custom syn Bensulfide (BEST 13C, 99%), and custom syn 0.2 grams Chylorpyrifos Methyl (DIMETHYL-D-6,98%). These chemicals are needed by the Pesticides Laboratory for the method development and measurement of pesticides in breast milk. The authority for this sole source procurement is FAR part 6.302-1 in that Cambridge Isotope Laboratories is the only known source with the knowledge required to provide this chemical. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the required services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 15 days, or by 12:00 Noon, on June 26, 2003. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries may be sent to Christine Dorsey by e-mail at contact@example.gov or by fax at +1 (555) 000-0000.