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Notice of Intent to issue a Sole Source Award to support development and validation of novel ARV detection methods.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of HIV Prevention Laboratory Branch plans to award a sole-source firm fixed price purchase order to Emory University to support the development and validation of novel assays for detecting antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in biological specimens. Emory University will collect fresh, matched samples of whole blood and urine from individuals both receiving and not receiving ARVs for HIV treatment or prevention, ensuring timely delivery to CDC staff within 24 hours of collection to maintain specimen integrity. These samples are critical for CDC’s research use only assays, which aim to match the accuracy of LC-MS-MS methods while improving practicality through streamlined sample processing and faster turnaround times. The work is classified as a commercial service under NAICS code 541715, with Emory identified as the sole capable provider due to its unique ability to meet the strict temporal and integrity requirements for specimen collection and delivery in the Atlanta area, where no other licensed medical facilities can fulfill these conditions. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 12.102-1 authority for non-competitive procurement, as no other sources exist that can provide the required services within the necessary constraints. The notice of intent is not an invitation for competitive bids, but any responses received within 15 days of posting will be considered to assess whether a competitive approach may still be feasible. Responses must be submitted via email to zvm0@cdc.gov no later than June 2, 2026. The contract will be performed in Atlanta, Georgia, and the government retains full discretion to proceed or cancel the award based on responses or other considerations. Primary points of contact for inquiries are Eugene L. Gutierrez Jr. and Liubov Kriel, with the award being managed by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services under the Department of Health and Human Services.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of HIV Prevention (DHP)/Laboratory Branch (LB) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Emory University to support development and validation of novel ARV detection methods by obtaining freshly collected, matched biological specimens from individuals receiving ARVs for HIV treatment or prevention, and from individuals not receiving ARVs for developing assay controls. Emory University will collect fresh matched samples of whole blood and urine within the project timeline and deliver to CDC DHP Laboratory Branch staff within 24 hours of specimen collection to allow for CDC’s analysis using research use only (RUO) assays that employ novel methods for measuring ARVs. CDC is assessing novel assays to provide results consistent with those obtained by LC-MS-MS, as well as the convenience of the assays (sample extraction, time to run, etc.) to inform the next stages of development for these innovative tools. This contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 12.102-1. NAICS 541715 - Medical research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development). Emory University is the only source that can deliver freshly collected biological specimens within a few hours, without compromising the integrity of the specimens as required. There are no other companies or state licensed medical clinics located within a resonable distance from the CDC to provide the services described above. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all Quotations/ responses received within 15 days of the issuance of this notice shall be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to complete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to the contract specialist at email zvm0@cdc.gov by 06/02/2026.
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