NOTICE of Intent to SOLE SOURCE - Biolytic Lab Performance INC
ID: 95984Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONAtlanta, GA, 30333, US
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Biolytic Lab Performance INC for the maintenance and upkeep of Dr. Oligo 48 Medium Throughput DNA Synthesizers. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational readiness of a laboratory instrument that plays a vital role in standard laboratory operations and public health emergencies, necessitating regular maintenance and access to proprietary codes and OEM parts. Biolytic is uniquely qualified to provide these services due to their trained engineers and exclusive access to genuine OEM parts, with a response time of 24-48 hours for service calls. Interested parties may submit their interest and capability to respond to this requirement via email to the contract specialist by COB January 22, 2026, although this notice is not a request for competitive quotations.

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