Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Pulmonary Tissue Analysis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to MS Bioworks for proteomic profiling services to investigate molecular and proteomic changes in the murine lung environment following repeated fungal exposures using genetically modified mice.

Ultimately, it is critical for MS Bioworks to complete the proteomic analyses to allow for reproducibility and a direct comparison to data collected during previously completed Aspergillus versicolor and Stachybotrys chartarum studies where genetically modified mice were not utilized. This contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source 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 seven (7) 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 uxs2@cdc.gov by COB 15 July 2024