W -- Rental Equipment

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to Bio-Rad Laboratories, located in Hercules, CA. The purchase order is for the purpose of Evolis Microplate Processor Rental. The authority for this sole source procurement is FAR part 6.302-1 in that Bio-Rad Laboratories, is the only known source with the knowledge required to provide this kit. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the required services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 15 days from the publication date of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries may be sent to Linda T. Robinson by email at contact@example.gov or by fax at +1 (555) 000-0000.