Notice of Intent to Sole Source Tubewriter 360

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source contract to California Advanced Labeling for a Tubewriter 360. The Tubewriter 360 is a specialized printer that can label individual tubes and cryovials which the Emergency Response Branch needs to fulfill its high throughput sample processing requirements. Tubewriter 360 is the only product that meets the branch's specific requirements, including ink and solvent compatibility, 1D, 2D barcoding and human readable text, as well as broad variety of tube types. This barcode labeling printer meet the Chain of Custody, sample tracking, and interoperability needs of the lab to address the sample throughput that is required during an emergency response. 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 13.106-1(b)(1). California Advanced Labeling is the only responsible source capable of providing the necessary equipment. 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 within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. 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. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any response should be emailed to contract specialist at kpy2@cdc.gov. Questions or responses will not be accepted by phone.