B -- Immunologic Contact Study

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to Case Western Reserve University located in Cleveland, OH. The purchase order is for the purpose of performing assays for interferon-gama tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin 10 on 1000 whole blood specimens. These assays were initiated in 1998 and in order to maintain comparability of results it is important that all samples be tested in a single laboratory. The authority for this sole source procurement is FAR part 6.302-1 in that Case Western Reserve University is the only known source with the knowledge required to provide these samples. 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 from the publication date of this synopsis. 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.