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Notice of Intent to Sole Source services to maintain regular access to Advanced Photon Source (APS) - SER-CAT beam lines
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division, intends to award a sole-source firm-fixed-price purchase order to the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. to ensure uninterrupted access to the Advanced Photon Source SER-CAT beam lines for the processing and analysis of structural data from seasonal and pandemic influenza viral proteins. This service is classified as commercial and is being procured under FAR 12.102(a), as UGARF is the only entity in the United States capable of providing the required level of macromolecular crystallography capability, which is essential for producing high-precision structural data critical to influenza research and public health response. Alternative facilities cannot match the intensity and reliability of the APS-SER-CAT beam lines, and switching providers would introduce unacceptable delays and compatibility issues, especially during urgent public health emergencies where guaranteed beam time is vital. The contract falls under NAICS code 541380 for testing laboratories and services, with performance taking place in Athens, Georgia, where UGARF operates the beam lines. The government has explicitly stated this is not a competitive solicitation, but any responses received before the deadline of July 6, 2026, will be considered as part of the government’s evaluation process for potential competition. The point of contact for submissions is Eugene L. Gutierrez Jr. at zvm0@cdc.gov, with a secondary point of contact provided for additional inquiries. The procurement is administered by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services in Atlanta, Georgia, and while responses are accepted through July 5, 2026, the government reserves full discretion to proceed with the sole-source award or reassess its procurement strategy based on feedback received.
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$64,572NAICS
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Athens, GA, 30602, USASet-Aside
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Nation Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Influenza Division (ID) intends to award a sole source Firm-fixed-price purchase order to The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGARF) to maintain regular access to their Advanced Photon Source (APS) - SER-CAT beam lines for sample processing and data collection using their highly specialized equipment and support from their onsite qualified laboratory personnel to collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate structural data from viral proteins from pandemic or seasonal influenza viruses. 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(a). NAICS 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services. UGARF is the only source providing the most advanced macromolecular crystallography capabilities currently available in the United States. Use of lower-intensity beamlines available through other facilities would result in reduced data quality and diminished analytical capability. In addition, UGARF, through the use of their APS - SER-CAT beam lines, provides CDC guaranteed beam access during public health emergencies, which is critical to supporting urgent influenza response and preparedness activities. Use of an alternative facility is not feasible due to significant compatibility and transition limitations currently in place. 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 07/05/2026.
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