A -- Notice of Intent to Procure on Sole Source basis

This synopsis serves as notice of intent to negotiate a sole source simplified acquisition with the Institute for Systems Biology, Seattle, WA, for developing flow cytometric protocols technologies for laboratory and in situ measurements of plankton functional groups. The Government believes that the Institute is the only source with a research facility with the technological advances in flow cytometry techniques coupled with fluorescence capability to measure organisms that cause shellfish toxicity, in particular the diatom Pseudo-nitzchia. Additionally, this study requires transfer of water samples collected by the NW Fisheries Science Center in Seattle be accomplished within 24 hours from field to laboratory to provide quality measurement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered.