The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Hemo Stat Laboratories for utlization of sheep, rabbit, and horse blood required for the specialized formulation production of custom microbiological media. Hemostat Laboratories direct customized purchasing, pricing, and quality assurance will provide the agency with these critical items in a timely manner specifically addressing the appropriate manufacturing and is key in the production of microbiological media to support the research activities of bacteria for the agency during outbreaks and emergency responses. 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 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 qna6@cdc.gov by COB 06 September 2023.

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