Notice of Intent to Sole Source W.E.L. Instruments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to W.E.L Instruments Company for the purchase of a Carl Zeiss Axiovert 5 inverted digital all-in-one cell imaging microscope. W.E.L Instruments Compay is the only known supplier who has the instrument that is fully capable of performing the functions to meet the specific requirements. No other known sources have the capability of performing the functions of this instrument.

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 by the date specified 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 zdm3@cdc.gov