Notice of Intent to Sole Source W.E.L. Instruments
ID: 88662Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f04343a76e2d4efcb92fdebc3b8b42f7/view
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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to W.E.L. Instruments Company for the acquisition of a Carl Zeiss Axiovert 5 inverted digital all-in-one cell imaging microscope. This specialized instrument is essential for performing specific functions that meet the CDC's requirements, and W.E.L. Instruments Company is the only known supplier capable of providing this equipment. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement, although this notice is not a request for competitive quotations. Quotations or responses should be submitted via email to Christopher Ragucci at zdm3@cdc.gov by the specified deadline for consideration.

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    Christopher Ragucci
    (404) 498-6113
    zdm3@cdc.gov
    Patrick Winders
    (770) 488-2669
    vxx6@cdc.gov
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