The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Cepheid. For further details, please see attached sole source documentation

This contract action is for supplies in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(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 responses received within ten (10) days of the issuance of this notice will be reviewed. 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 be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any response should be emailed to the contract specialist at dgb1@cdc.gov by 4pm EST 15 September, 2023.