Notice of Intent to Sole Source Starlims Software licenses   2

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Starlims Corporation for perpetual enterprise site licenses for Starlims Life Sciences for Public Health, which include the Starlims Laboratory Execution System (LES) and Starlims Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) applications. The licenses would also include software maintenance and upgrades for a Laboratory Information System to support CDC's Infectious Disease laboratories and Public Health Partners.

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. 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 responses received within three (3) 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 the contract specialist at reo3@cdc.gov by 5pm September 8, 2023.