Purchase of Proprietary Laboratory Chemicals

This publication serves as notice of intent to procure services for the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Tiburon Laboratory, Santa Cruz, CA on a sole source basis from Promega. The government intends to acquire supplies using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Proposed vendor will provide supplies of Taq and DNTP used in Polymerase Chain Reactions to analyze the genetics of the experimental subjects. Promega was identified by program office as the only source that can provide this product because they are the sole manufacturer of it. The DNTP that is also being procured is a complementary component of PCR and the procurement of both GoTaq and DNTP from the same manufacturer ensures that reactions will perform as specified. The genetics lab has standardized use of this supply. The government intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price contract. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 10 days of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. All responses must be in writing and emailed to [email protected] or faxed attention to Bill Pickert at 206-526-6025. Questions concerning this acquisition should be directed to Bill Pickert at 206-526-4549 or by email at [email protected]. This is a small purchase action estimated value not to exceed $100,000.00. The Western Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date NO award can be made unless the vendor id registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at 800-333-0505. All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at http://ORCA.BPN.GOV.