The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Mattek Corporation. MatTek is the only commercial provider of ready-to-use 3D tissue matrixes of the human airway. These microtissues have the potential to be the best cell-based model of the human airway by maintaining a series of basal cells to mimic the backing of the airway epithelium while allowing the apical surface to remain in an air-liquid interface (ALI). This contract action is for supplies 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 at RSE3@cdc.gov by COB May 15, 2023.

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