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Intent to Sole Source-Labcyte, Inc.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Labcyte, Inc., located in Sunnyvale, California, to procure the Echo 550 acoustic liquid handling instrument. This specialized equipment is intended for testing compounds to identify antiviral activities against highly pathogenic viruses. Labcyte is the exclusive manufacturer of the Echo 550 ScrnOmics system, justifying the sole source procurement under the applicable federal acquisition regulations. The contract falls under the authority allowing negotiation with a single source due to the unique nature of the product. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotations, the CDC invites interested parties to express their interest or submit proposals by May 3, 2016, for consideration in determining whether a competitive process is warranted. All communications must be made in writing and directed to the designated contact via email; telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The outcome of this notice remains at the full discretion of the Government.

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CDC awards sole source contract to Labcyte for Echo 550 liquid handling instrument procurement.

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NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PostedApr 27

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Kim H. Morris

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Full Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract to Labcyte, Inc., 1190 Borregas Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1302 to acquire an Echo 550 acoustic liquid handling instrument to test compounds to discover any that have antiviral activities against highly pathogenic viruses. Labcyte Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the Echo 550 ScrnOmics system. This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received by May 3, 2016 at 2:00PM EST of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any quotation/response should be emailed to Kim Morris at kmorris1@cdc.gov. All requests must be in writing. TELEPHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.