SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Kits for use in Genome Analyzer System
- Notice Date
- 5/28/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area National Animal Disease Center, 2300 Dayton Avenue, Ames, Iowa, 50010
- ZIP Code
- 50010
- Solicitation Number
- AG-6125-S-08-AA05
- Response Due
- 6/11/2008
- Archive Date
- 6/30/2008
- Point of Contact
- Marlys M. Pomranke,, Phone: 515-663-7415
- E-Mail Address
-
marlys.pomranke@ars.usda.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Notice of Intent to Award Synopsis. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Midwest Area, National Animal Disease Center intends to issue an award to Illumina, Inc., 9885 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92121. This is a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This is a requirement for the Corn Insects and Crop Genetics, MWA, USDA at Ames, IA for DNA Sampling Kits, Cluster Generation Kits, and Sequencing Kits which are for use in the Illumina Genome Analyzer System, which is proprietary technology that can generate massive amounts of genetic sequence, and can sensitively measure numbers of genes (transcripts) expressed in various tissues. These kits are necessary and integral part of the procedure, and are produced only by Illumina. No telephone inquires will be accepted. Interested parties should submit written (mail or email) responses including prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the entire requirement and must be received in this office within 14 calendar days after publication of this notice. It should be noted that no contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available. If no affirmative written responses are received, negotiations will be held with Illimina without further notice. This acquisition is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. SOLE SOUCE JUSTIFICATION: Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition for the proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. JUSTIFICAITON 1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(a)(1)). USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, National Animal Disease Center 2. Nature/Description of Action(s) (FAR 6.303-2(a)(2)). a. This contracting action is to obtain kits (DNA sample kit, cluster generation kit, and sequencing kits) for use in the Illumina Genome Analyzer System. 3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(a)(3)). DNA sampling kit, cluster generation kit, and sequencing kits. 4. Identification of Statutory Authority (FAR 6.303-2(a)(4)). 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1. The supplies required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies will satisfy the Agency requirements. 5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303.2(a)(5)). a. Only one responsible Source and No Other Supplies will satisfy Agency Requirements (FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)). (1) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) states, “When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or for DOD, NASA and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for.” (2) The named vendor is the producer of proprietary supplies which are not available through other vendors. The proposed acquisition for these kits will extend work already completed using the Illumina GA System. 6. Federal Business Opportunities – FedBizOpps.gov (FBO) Announcement/Potential Sources (FAR 6.303-2 (a)(6). a. A Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) synopsis is published in an attempt to identify other possible vendors of the required kits. b. USDA/ARS does not anticipate other qualified sources; however, should any responses be received, they will be evaluated to determine if they can meet future needs of the Government. 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(a)(7)). These kits are unique and essential to extend the work already completed using this system. 8. Description of Market Research (FAR 6.303-2(a)(8)). USDA/ARS is constantly surveying the market and from this corporate experience knows that these kits are proprietary and only available from the vendor identified. 9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(a)(9)). Due to the proprietary supplies needed to perform the research, at this time there is only one source available. 10. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(a)(10)). No other sources are available at this time. 11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303(a)(11)). Vendor for existing equipment have proprietary rights that effectively preclude competing these kits. 12. Technical Requirements and Certifications FAR 6.303-1(b) and FAR 6.303-2(b) I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION: (FAR 6.303-1(a) 6.303-2(a)(12)) I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Name: Marlys Pomranke Title: Purchasing Agent
- Web Link
-
FedBizOpps Complete View
(https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=42f49ef6996906da29b4d89a02b646cf&tab=core&_cview=1)
- Place of Performance
- Address: National Center for Genome Resources, 2935 Rodeo Park Drive East, Sante Fe, New Mexico, 87505, United States
- Zip Code: 87505
- Zip Code: 87505
- Record
- SN01582225-W 20080530/080528220918-42f49ef6996906da29b4d89a02b646cf (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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