B -- DNA SAMPLE SEQUENCE

Notice Date

August 31, 2001

Contracting Office

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Acquisitions Management Branch, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401 Research Commons, P.O. Box 12874, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

ZIP Code

27709

Solicitation Number

DLM10215

Response Due

September 13, 2001

Point of Contact

Contact Point, Dee Lunney, Contracting Officer, 919-541-0387

Description

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Gene Dx, Inc., Rockville, MD, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for the results of sequencing four genes (SHH, ZIC2, TGIF, and SIX3) on 80 DNA samples of patients with holoprosencephaly. Gene Dx has extensive experience in mutation detection in disease genes and can provide reliable and accurate mutation screen using bi-directional sequence analysis. Gene Dx is a CLIA-certified DNA diagnostic laboratory. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 5 days of closing date of notice to Dee Lunney at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 5 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with the Gene Dx. The NAICS Code/Size is 541690/$5.0M. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. For any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Dee Lunney via email lunney@niehs.nih.gov.*****

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010905/BSOL007.HTM (W-243 SN50W5M0)