The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Azure Biosystems for maintenance service for Azure Sapphire Biomolecular Imager that includes parts. Competition is being limited because Azure Biosystems is the sole manufacturer of the products and service provider. This contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within seven 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, Sherrie Constantine at umk8@cdc.gov by 10:00 AM EST 23 February 2023.

Please see attached sole source justification for more information.