# Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/000hcjdb202696903 - Solicitation number: 000HCJDB-2026-96903 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was June 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT - Department: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Contracting office: CDC Office of Acquisition Services (75D301) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies - Place of performance: Glasgow, GB-SCT, GBR - First posted: June 10, 2026 - Last posted: June 10, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fb7831a7650041a5819fb8015a5ebed1/view ## Description The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source purchase order to American Association for Laboratory Accreditation for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 12.102(a) (FAR -RFO) and 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. **Contractor:** Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics (QCMD) Description of product/service: Customized Proficiency Testing (PT) **Panel Services Capability:** The vendor shall provide support for enterovirus proficient panels, including preparation, distribution, and data collection. External laboratories that conduct enterovirus testing must demonstrate proficiency by participating in a CDC approved PT scheme. QCMD is the only vendor that specializes in the provision and management of External Quality Assessment (EQA)/PT schemes in accordance with relevant regulations. Therefore, QCMD is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government’s requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (10) 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 competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to contract specialist at xrm5@cdc.gov by 11:00 a.m. EDT on 22 June 2026. ## Publications - June 10, 2026: Presolicitation, due June 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice fb7831a7650041a5819fb8015a5ebed1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fb7831a7650041a5819fb8015a5ebed1/view ## Points of contact - Tiesha Brown, xrm5@cdc.gov, 4044985653 - David Smythe, kuz4@cdc.gov, 7704882782 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/000hcjdb202696903.