Applied Biosystem Analyzer Maintenance Agreement

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, IA intends to issue a sole source award using commercial and simplified acquisition procedures for a three year contract for Applied Biosystems' AB Assurance Plan maintenance and service agreement for the Applied Biosystem 3500XL Genetic Analyzer and the AB 3730XL CAP DNA Analyzer to Applied Biosystems located in Foster City, CA. The proposed contract will be for one year with options for up to an additional two years. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Numbered Note 22 applies. Any questions or inquiries must be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to the Contracting Office, to the attention of the point of contact listed in this notice. Requests by telephone will not be honored. Point of contact: Larry Nelson, Contracting Officer, (612) 336-3225, FAX: (612) 336-3550, E-mail: [email protected]