J--Tetrad Instrument Diagnosis and Repair

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7 (Alaska) intends to award a sole source procurement to BioRad Laboratories, Inc, Life Sciences Group. In accordance with FAR 6.303-1 and FAC 2005-30, this special notice announcement provides the Justification and Approval Documents for Noncompetitve Contracts. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7, requires diagnostic and repair services for its BioRad Tetrad PCR Machine (Serial No. TA001173). BioRad is the only authorized service provider for this instrument. BioRad is the manufacturer and provider of authorized parts. Its representatives have been trained and authorized to repair and provide service for this instrument. No other entities or individuals may repair or maintain the instrument. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals and the Government does not intended to accept proposals received. See Numbered Note 22.