PerkinElmer VICTOR Nivo Multimode Plate Reader

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc. for a purchase order for VICTOR Nivo Multimode Plate Reader with Nivo Plate Stacker, PerkinElmer VICTOR Nivo Laptop Kit, PerkinElmer Nivo Test Plate Kit, PerkinElmer VICTOR Nivo Stacker, PerkinElmer Gold Plan and PerkinElmer training and support.  This procurement will satisfy the Agency’s requirements because the PerkinElmer VICTOR Nivo Multimode Plate Reader with Nivo Plate Stacker is compatible with existing PerkinElmer VICTOR plate readers, the plate reader needs to output data in a similar format as other VICTOR readers for further analysis, stacker unit that permits high-throughput assay performance, perform absorbance readings at a 595 nm wavelength, read plates from top to bottom, and small footprint that fits available laboratory space.  This contract action is for supplies for 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 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 tesslinger@cdc.gov by COB February 23, 2022.