Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Aerodynamic Particle Sizer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to TSI, Incorporated for the purchase of an Aerodynamic Particle Sizer SpectroMeter.  This entity is the manufacturer of the equipment, and is the only vendor capable of supplying the proprietary equipment.  The anticipated award date is August 20, 2024.

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 seven (7) 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 hmb0@cdc.gov by 12:00 PM EST (Noon), Tuesday August 13, 2024.