Notice of Intent to Sole Source BioScreen

USDA Sole Source Notification 2020-SS47,for a BioScreen C Automated Microbiology Growth Curve Analysis System for the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, IA The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Services Laboratory Located in Ames, IA, 50010 intends to negotiate a sole source Purchase Order with Growth Curves USA, 11 Blueberry Ct, Piscataway NJ, 08854, DUNNS 192336274, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). No formal solicitation will be issued. This notice is for informational purposes only. However, all interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer listed below. Anyone interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide compelling evidence that they can provide equivalent consumables in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. Responses must be submitted electronically, via email, to [email protected]. The deadline for the submittal of responses is 23 March 2020, 1:00 PM CST. Point of contact: Sarah Schauf, Contracting Officer, 515-337-7572; [email protected].