B -- Ergostrol & 3-OHFA Analysis

In accordance with FAR subpart 13.106(b) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to issue a sole source purchase order to University of Lund, Solvegatan 23, Lund, Sweden in the amount of $30,000 for analytical services quantifying levels of ergosterol (cell wall component of fungi), 150 units each, and 3-OHFA (fatty acid chain in lipid A portion of lipopolysaccharide of gram negative bacteria), 150 units each, in floor dust samples within the scope of the Hartford Office Building Study. University of Lund is a world leader in the development of analytical protocol for and quantifies levels of ergosterol and 3-OHFA in environmental samples using GC-MS/MS (gas chromatograph-mass-spectrometry). This research program which includes investigation of building dampness, fungal contamination and respiratory health effects in office buildings and schools, for which we need to compare results across individual studies, CDC believes Lund University is the only entity that can meet the requirements of this order. Interested parties who feel that they can provide this analytical service described above should submit a proposal or quote. The information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Please send your documentation to Ronnie Francis at the office identified above, by fax +1 (555) 000-0000 or by e-mail to contact@example.gov. Documentation should be received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis to be considered by CDC. A determination by the CDC not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within discretion on of the government.