Notice of Intent to Sole Source Element Biosciences Aviti System

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to ELEMENT BIOSCIENCES, INC. To provide Element Biosciences Aviti System sequencer, to be delivered on or before 05/01/2024. 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 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within fifteen (10) 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 April 26, 2024.