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The Center for Health Care Contracting plans to award a sole source contract to Applied Biosystems, LLC for the procurement of specific PCR kits and reagents needed by the DoD DNA Registry at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Rockville, Maryland. The contract involves purchasing items such as the AmpFISTR Identifiler PCR Kits, 96-well optical plates with barcodes, DS-33 Matrix standard sets, Real Time PCR Spectral Calibration Kits, and Quantifiler Duo kits. These reagents are necessary to ensure compatibility with existing Applied Biosystems instruments used in laboratories, maintaining the standardization, accreditation, and accuracy of testing processes. The contract will be awarded under NAICS code 325413, with an expected delivery date of September 30, 2010. This procurement is to be executed as a sole source action under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1), citing that Applied Biosystems is the only supplier capable of fulfilling the government’s requirement because of the unique compatibility of their reagents with existing equipment and the exclusive license for the GeneMapper ID-1X software. The notice makes clear that it is not a solicitation for quotes and no award will be made based on this notice alone. However, interested parties are invited to demonstrate their capabilities by September 17, 2010, though successful competition must show substantial advantage for the government. The notice serves an informational purpose only, with no cost reimbursements offered for responses.

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Sole source contract to Applied Biosystems for PCR kits compatible with DoD DNA Registry equipment.

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325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

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PostedSep 14

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Full Description

The Center for Health Care Contracting, 2107 17th Street, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234, intends to award a sole source contract to Applied Biosystems, LLC for PCR Kits & Reagents, under NAICS code 325413. This requirement is for the DoD DNA Registry, AFMES, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rockville, MD 20850-3125. The anticipated delivery date is 30 Sep 2010. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1), only one source reasonably available. The requested reagents are as follows: (1) AmpFISTR Indentifiler PCR Kit 8 kits; (2) 96-well optical plates w/barcode 2 Cases; (3) DS-33 Matrix STD Set 2 each; (4) 7500 Real Time PCR Spectral Calibration Kit 2 kits; and (5) Quantifiler Duo 10 Each. Reagents are purchased for use on various Applied Biosystems instruments. This Notice of Intent is not a Request for Quotes. No solicitation will be issued as a result of this notice. Additionally, no award will be made on the basis of quotes or offers received in response to this notice. Applied Biosystems is the only company that can satisfy the governments requirement. The reagents being requested are required to maintain consistency and standardization of testing to maintain accreditation and accuracy. Also, the requirement is exclusive of a software license agreement, GeneMapper ID-1X, which is only available from Applied Biosystems. Additionally, the reagents requested are only compatible with existing Applied Biosystems equipment currently in laboratories. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities to meet this requirement by 1000 CST, 17 September 2010. Additionally, any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. No reimbursement for any costs connected with providing capability information will be provided. Responses will be considered for future requirements.

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