65 -- Reagents and controls to operate the Becton Dickinson Probe Tec Analyzer machine.

The contract involves a sole source award for a 12-month supply of reagent kits compatible with the BD ProbeTec system, which is used to perform DNA amplification assays for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea. The BD ProbeTec system utilizes proprietary Strand Displacement Amplification technology, and the contract falls under the NAICS code 621511 with a size standard of $11,500,000. This notice of intent to award is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, as the decision not to compete is within the government's discretion. However, interested parties may submit responses within three days if they can demonstrate that competition would benefit future procurements. The solicitation is managed by the 436th Contracting Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, with Brenda Lytle serving as the contracting officer. Inquiries and responses must be directed to her via phone, email, or fax as specified. The contract title indicates it covers reagents and controls necessary to operate the Becton Dickinson ProbeTec Analyzer machine. All contractual terms and conditions as required by the contracting officer will apply, and the posting date of this notice was September 23, 2005.