66 -- Smart Cycler II Thermal Cycler Starter System

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service intend to issue a purchase order on a sole source basis to Fisher Scientific Company LLC, Suwanee, GA, to purchase a Smart Cycler II Thermal Cycler Starter System, P/N SC2000N5-1. This Smart Cycler is the only commercially available real-time PCR instrument that has individually programmable processing sites. By using this instrument, USDA will be able to test 32 different samples at the same time, and each sample can be analyzed with a different test. No other instrument of its kind provides this flexibility. USDA has designed analytical tests to be used on the Smart Cycler. All responsible sources who can provide the above requirement shall submit written quotations within 10 days from the published date of this announcement. No solicitation will be issued, therefore such requests for solicitations will be considered non responsive. All quotes shall include price(s); FOB Point; a POC (Name and Telephone Number); GSA Number if applicable; business size and payment terms. Quotes are acceptable by fax to 301/504-4276. All questions must be submitted in writing and received by facsimile at 301/504-4276, or email ([email protected]).