65--PCR Kits & Reagents

The Center for Health Care Contracting, 2107 17th Street, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234, intends to award a sole source contract to Applied Biosystems, LLC for PCR Kits & Reagents, under NAICS code 325413. This requirement is for the DoD DNA Registry, AFMES, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rockville, MD 20850-3125. The anticipated delivery date is 30 Sep 2010. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1), only one source reasonably available. The requested reagents are as follows: (1) AmpFISTR Indentifiler PCR Kit 8 kits; (2) 96-well optical plates w/barcode 2 Cases; (3) DS-33 Matrix STD Set 2 each; (4) 7500 Real Time PCR Spectral Calibration Kit 2 kits; and (5) Quantifiler Duo 10 Each. Reagents are purchased for use on various Applied Biosystems instruments. This Notice of Intent is not a Request for Quotes. No solicitation will be issued as a result of this notice. Additionally, no award will be made on the basis of quotes or offers received in response to this notice. Applied Biosystems is the only company that can satisfy the governments requirement. The reagents being requested are required to maintain consistency and standardization of testing to maintain accreditation and accuracy. Also, the requirement is exclusive of a software license agreement, GeneMapper ID-1X, which is only available from Applied Biosystems. Additionally, the reagents requested are only compatible with existing Applied Biosystems equipment currently in laboratories. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities to meet this requirement by 1000 CST, 17 September 2010. Additionally, any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. No reimbursement for any costs connected with providing capability information will be provided. Responses will be considered for future requirements.