Notice of Intent to Sole Source Meso Scale Diagnostics Lab Supplies Plates

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS LLC, for the following specialized plates: NO5YA-1 96-well, 10-spot Prototype. These are the only plates that can be used with equipment, Sector Imager6000 and Quickplex SQ120, that are currently in use in the laboratory.

The specialized plates have an electrical grid on the underneath of the plate that makes it compatible with the imaging equipment currently in use in the laboratory. Justification of the capability required is provided on the sole source justification document. 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 fifteen (15) 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 Iris Gonzalez at qsx8@cdc.gov by COB 5pm, est July 15, 2024.