Qiagen RT-PCR Array Kits

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to QIAGEN Inc. for purchasing RT-PCR Array Kits. These reagents are needed to assess antiviral response against influenza virus and have been used in experiments in continuation. Any new product will introduce variation in results. The product from the same company is required. The proposed research requirement with specific features and sensitivity are available only from one source. Description: 330231 RT-PCR Profiler 330404 RT2 First Strand Kit 330523 RT2 SYBR Green ROX qPCR Mastermix This purchase order for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source is under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(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 within fifteen 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 quotation/response should be emailed to Contract Specialist at tnr6@cdc.gov by Noon EST 27 August 2017.