Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Advanced Instruments, LLC

ID: 78165 • Type: Presolicitation

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract for an Artel Pipette Calibration System to Advanced Instruments, LLC. The CDC requires a non-gravimetric pipette calibration system that is a complete, closed unit that can function regardless of changes in air temperature, pressure, and humidity fluctuations in a laboratory. The system must also be able to provide complete documentation, data management, and audit trails to facilitate compliance with ISO 17025:2017. CDC's market research has identified the Artel Pipette Calibration System, available only from Advanced Instruments, as the only closed non-gravimetric pipette calibration system that provides sufficient documentation to comply with ISO 17025:2017.

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) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, all responses received within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government for the purpose of whether to conduct a sole source acquisition. 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 response should be emailed to contract specialist William O'Bryan at rvq0@cdc.gov by 6:00 PM EDT on July 18, 2023.

Background
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract for an Artel Pipette Calibration System to Advanced Instruments, LLC. The CDC requires a non-gravimetric pipette calibration system that is a complete, closed unit that can function regardless of changes in air temperature, pressure, and humidity fluctuations in a laboratory. The system must also be able to provide complete documentation, data management, and audit trails to facilitate compliance with ISO 17025:2017.

Work Details
Sole source acquisitions may be used on a limited basis and only when the Representative (COR)/Program Official has provided sufficient justification and the has determined that the circumstances warrant such action. The content for a justification must contain detailed facts and rationale to justify the sole source acquisition.
Identification of Program Office, Contracting Activity, and Proposed Requirement, Justification and Program Office Certification: A. Program Office: Division of Laboratory Sciences Chamblee Campus 4770 Buford Hwy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GA 30341 B. Contracting Activity: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Financial Resources Acquisition Branch II C. Identification of Requirement: 1. Nature of Action to be Approved by : a. Sole source acquisition of: Artel Pipette Calibration System (PCS) to include PCS instrument, software, Laptop, Printer, Security Suite, Validation Guide, Installation, and Training. b. Procurement Request (PR) Number (if available): 00HCUGDC-2023-78165 2. Proposed Vendor and Estimated Procurement Amount (if available): a. Proposed Vendor: Advanced Instruments, LLC, 2 Technology Way Norwood, MA 02062 b. Estimated Procurement Amount:

Place of Performance
Division of Laboratory Sciences Chamblee Campus 4770 Buford Hwy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GA 30341

Overview

Agency

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [HHS]

Response Deadline

July 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m. EDT Past Due

Posted

July 3, 2023, 1:09 p.m. EDT

Set Aside

None

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

PSC

6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies

Place of Performance

United States

Source

SAM

Current SBA Size Standard

1000 Employees

Pricing

Fixed Price

Est. Level of Competition

Sole Source

Odds of Award

21%

On 7/3/23 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Presolicitation 78165 for Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Advanced Instruments, LLC due 7/18/23. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334516 and PSC 6640.

Primary Contact

Name

William O'Bryan Profile

rvq0@cdc.gov

Phone

None

Question & Answer

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION > CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES

FPDS Organization Code

7523-00254

Source Organization Code

100188028

Last Updated

Aug. 2, 2023

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