MagPlex C Microsphere Beads
ID: 75D30124Q78391Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONCDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICESATLANTA, GA, 30333, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking quotations for the supply of MagPlex C Microsphere Beads, which are critical for serological assays used to quantify antibodies for various disease targets in public health surveillance. These microspheres are uniquely compatible with the CDC's existing assays based on Luminex’s Xmap technology, and no alternative products have been identified that can replace them without compromising the integrity of past study comparisons. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by 5:00 PM EST on September 10, 2024, with delivery expected by December 31, 2024; inquiries should be directed to Gary Morgan at glm5@cdc.gov or by phone at 770-488-2639.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gary Morgan
    (770) 488-2639
    (770) 488-2777
    glm5@cdc.gov
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    The document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seeking quotes for MagPlex-C microsphere beads for various regions. The RFQ, numbered 75D301-24-Q-78391, communicates a solicitation to vendors, indicating that it is not an order but a request for information. It specifies that bids should be submitted via email by September 5, 2024, and stresses that deliveries must occur by December 31, 2024. The RFQ outlines the quantities required for different regions, totaling 22 individual items of 4ml microsphere beads each. The document incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, detailing obligations related to payment, contractor performance evaluation, and compliance with accessibility standards. It encourages small business participation but does not initially set aside an allocation for them. The RFQ's structure adheres to common federal procurement procedures, providing detailed instructions for contractors regarding compliance, performance assessment, and payment processes.
    The document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on August 28, 2024. It seeks quotes for the supply of MagPlex-C Microsphere Beads in various regional quantities. The RFQ emphasizes that it is not an order, nor does it commit the government to payment for any preparation costs. Interested parties must submit their quotations by September 10, 2024, and provide delivery by December 31, 2024. The document outlines the necessary details, including the point of contact, Gary Morgan, along with guidelines for quote submissions, payment terms, and clauses incorporated by reference regarding contractor performance and compliance with federal regulations. Additionally, it highlights the importance of adhering to supply chain security standards and accessibility requirements under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. The RFQ is aimed at ensuring compliance with contracting rules and is designed to facilitate the procurement process for necessary supplies to support CDC operations effectively.
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