Genetic Analysis Equipment Service and Maintenance

F11PX03429 This is a notice of intent to go Sole Source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 for the following items: 3130-16 Genetic Analyzer (SN: 18225-028) AB Assurance 1 PM3130-16 Genetic Analyzer (SN: 1587-026) AB Assurance 1 PM7900HT SEQ DETECTION SYSTEMS W/ROBOT (SN:279001936, TW0825N3035) AB Assurance 1 PM Vendor:Applied Biosystems, LLC850 Lincoln Centre Dr.Foster City, CA 94404-1128 Applied Biosystems is the only know source that can meet Agency requirements. Theservice agreement named in this PR is required to maintain the United States Fish andWildlife Service's genetic analysis hardware in good working order. Applied Biosystemsis the sole vendor of the genetic analysis hardware (3130-16 Genetic Analyzer and7900HT SEQ DETECTION SYSTEM) and the sole vendor of service contracts for theseinstruments, as described in the attached quote. This PR is thus justified under FAR6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other suppliers or services will satisfyagency requirements."