66 -- Custom armored RNA Quant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Services, through its National Veterinary Services Laboratories Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, intends to negotiate exclusively with Asuragen, Inc. for the procurement of custom armored RNA Quant. This action is not a formal solicitation or request for proposal, but companies that can demonstrate both capability and financial capacity to supply these specialized items are invited to submit a written statement of their qualifications to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of the notice's publication. The requirement is related to a specific NAICS code 325413, which pertains to in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing. Interested parties should direct inquiries to the Lead Purchasing Agent, Deborah F. Brock, who can be reached via email or phone. Since this is a sole source negotiation, the opportunity is limited, but the agency remains open to considering qualified bidders through timely submissions outlining their expertise and ability to meet the contract needs.