# Notice of Intent to issue a Sole Source Award to support development and validation of novel ARV detection methods. Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/75d30126r73456 - Solicitation number: 75D30126R73456 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was June 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Contracting office: CDC Office of Acquisition Services (75D301) - NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) - Product or service code: AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research - Place of performance: Atlanta, Georgia - County: DeKalb County (FIPS 13089). https://abierto.us/counties/dekalb-county-ga-13089 - City: Atlanta. https://abierto.us/cities/atlanta-ga-1304000 - First posted: May 18, 2026 - Last posted: May 18, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0506e373606d4337b62cfcf822d4b160/view ## Description The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of HIV Prevention (DHP)/Laboratory Branch (LB) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Emory University to support development and validation of novel ARV detection methods by obtaining freshly collected, matched biological specimens from individuals receiving ARVs for HIV treatment or prevention, and from individuals not receiving ARVs for developing assay controls. Emory University will collect fresh matched samples of whole blood and urine within the project timeline and deliver to CDC DHP Laboratory Branch staff within 24 hours of specimen collection to allow for CDC’s analysis using research use only (RUO) assays that employ novel methods for measuring ARVs. CDC is assessing novel assays to provide results consistent with those obtained by LC-MS-MS, as well as the convenience of the assays (sample extraction, time to run, etc.) to inform the next stages of development for these innovative tools. This contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 12.102-1. NAICS 541715 - Medical research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development). Emory University is the only source that can deliver freshly collected biological specimens within a few hours, without compromising the integrity of the specimens as required. There are no other companies or state licensed medical clinics located within a resonable distance from the CDC to provide the services described above. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all Quotations/ responses received within 15 days of the issuance of this notice shall be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to complete 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 the contract specialist at email zvm0@cdc.gov by 06/02/2026. ## Publications - May 18, 2026: Presolicitation, due June 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 0506e373606d4337b62cfcf822d4b160. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0506e373606d4337b62cfcf822d4b160/view ## Points of contact - Eugene L. Gutierrez Jr., zvm0@cdc.gov, 7704880192 - Liubov Kriel, vyh1@cdc.gov, 7704882856 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/75d30126r73456.