68 -- Array Matrix & Assays

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is DLI60494 and incorporates provisions and clauses through FAC 2005-12. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures as set forth in FAR Part 13 in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The NAICS Code/Size Standard is 325413/500 Employees. This requirement is being solicited with the intent of negotiating on a sole source basis with Illumina, Inc., San Diego, CA 92121, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is obtaining the following: 1) #FA-12-109 Sentrix Universal-96 Array Matrix (1536-plex), 85 each; 2) #GT-95-201 Single-Use Activation Kit (576 Samples), 15 each; 3) GT-95-205 GoldenGate Assay Kit with UDG (96 Samples) 1 each; 4) #GT-95-206 GoldenGate Assay Kit with UDG (576 Samples), 14 each; 5) #GT-17-8160 Custom Oligo Assay (8160 Samples, 1536 plex) Single Locus 1 each, and 6) Shipping/Handling charges. Illlumina is the only known source capable of providing these items and are the only arrays that can be used on the Government owned Illlumina 500GX Infinium platform. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Respond to this requirement by submitting written capabilities / specifications to the Contracting Specialist at the address stated above. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 8 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Delivery of requested items is to NIEHS, Bldg. 104, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Offeror should quote any shipping/handling fees. The following provision applies to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors. There are no additional addenda. FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial with offers. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following paragraphs of 52.212-5 apply: (a) and (11)-(16)(21)(22)(25)(27) of (b) and 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) does not apply. Offers are due no later than 1:00 pm EDT, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 to Ms. Dee Lunney, NIEHS, OA, Simplified Acquisitions Branch. If mailed by USPS send to: P.O. Box 12874, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. If FED-EX send to: Nottingham Hall, 4505 Emperor Blvd., Suite 245, Durham, NC 27703. For information concerning this solicitation contact Dee Lunney, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or email: contact@example.gov.*****