Notice of the Intent to Sole Source to Roche Diagnostics for the purchase of the Cobas 5800 Classic Service Package.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to issue a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Roche Diagnostics for the Cobas 5800 Classic Service Package. This procurement is based on the proprietary nature of the Cobas 5800 equipment, which is subject to exclusive licensing agreements and data restrictions, making Roche Diagnostics the only authorized provider for this service. The government is proceeding under authorities that allow for non-competitive procurement, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested parties are invited to submit their interest or capability statements within twelve days of the notice, but this is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. The government retains sole discretion to decide whether to proceed with competition based on responses received. The notice emphasizes that any responses will be used primarily to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, and no responses are guaranteed consideration for alternative sourcing. The contract is managed by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services, located in Atlanta, Georgia, under the Department of Health and Human Services. Interested parties can contact the designated points of contact via email for further information or to submit their responses by the specified deadline of December 2, 2024.