66 -- Rat Cytokine

The contract involves the procurement of RCCTO-80k-PMX, a Rat Cytokine/Chemokine Panel - Premixed RCYTO-80K-PMX 24 Plex, along with wash buffer and related supplies. This procurement is designated as a sole source acquisition, with the government planning to solicit and negotiate exclusively with MILLIPORE located in Billerica, MA. The notice serves primarily for informational purposes and is not a competitive solicitation, though the government will consider any quotations or responses received within three days of the notice’s issuance. The decision to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with the sole source award rests entirely with the government. The purchase falls under SIC Code 3826 and NAICS Code 339111, with the supplier size standard set at 500 employees. Solicitation documents are not publicly available due to the sole source nature of the acquisition, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1. For inquiries or further information, the designated point of contact is Linda K Bramhall, reachable via phone or email. The purpose of the notice is to gather information that could influence whether the government proceeds with a competitive process or maintains the sole source negotiation.