99 -- RNA

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), specifically the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Plum Island Animal Disease Center, plans to award a sole source contract to Asuragen in Austin, Texas, for the procurement of Armored RNA (a-RNA). This acquisition involves purchasing one batch containing 10 copies of Armored a-RNA. The contract is being executed under commercial and simplified acquisition procedures, and the government intends to negotiate exclusively with this single source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 339999. All inquiries regarding this contract must be directed in writing via mail, email, or fax to the designated contracting officer, Sarah Schauf, who can be reached at [phone hidden] or [email hidden]. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted. The contract is identified by solicitation number fbo-faddl38380 and was posted on May 22, 2007. This acquisition supports laboratory diagnostic efforts related to foreign animal diseases by ensuring the availability of critical RNA supplies essential for disease detection and research.