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 intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Roche Diagnostics for the purchase of the Cobas 5800 Classic Service Package. Provided that Cobas 5800 equipment is subject to Exclusive licensing agreements and/or Proprietary data restrictions only Roche Diagnostics can provide such service.

This contract action is for supplies or 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 twelve (12) 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 response should be emailed to contract specialist at zlb5@cdc.gov by 630 AM EDT 2 December 2024.