Description: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE FOR FWS ALPENA FWCO ¿ MI, for six (6) Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Sorvall X4FR Pro, 120V TX-1000 Tissue Culture Package TO THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC (ASHEVILLE) LLC. THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of: FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source To THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC (ASHEVILLE) LLC 275 Aiken RD Asheville, North Carolina 28804-8740, United States The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance $22.00 Million. The object of this sole source award to THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC (ASHEVILLE) LLC for Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a tool that can be used in conjunction with other sampling methods to provide helpful information on species detection, range expansion, and population trends. Centrifuges are utilized to concentrate and preserve eDNA material and are critical to successful laboratory processing to identify the presence of invasive carp. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address:
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