66--nCounter Analysis System

The South Texas VHCS intends to negotiate on a sole source basis for the nCounter Analysis System, to Nanostring Technologies, Inc., 530 Fairview Ave N Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98119-4261, under the authority of (FAR) 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This announcement constitutes the only notice; proposals are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The corresponding NAICS code is 339999-All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 500 Employees. The sole source determination is based on the fact that the nCounter Analysis System is only sold through Nanostring Technologies, Inc. The nCounter Analysis System is the only system capable of directly making multiplexed measurements without the need for library preparation or pre-amplification. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, in writing, no later than the response date. Written responses to this notice shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement. Written responses shall be submitted electronically NO LATER THAN 9:00 A.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME May 31st, 2013 to contact@example.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.