99--Smartcycler System

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal Marketing Service, Science & Technology Monitoring Programs Office, plans to issue a sole source purchase order to Cepheid, located in Sunnyvale, California, for the acquisition of two Smartcycler System DTOP LS units. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and U.S.C. 253(c)(1), allowing for a non-competitive sole source award. The announcement clarifies that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and any decision to forego competition rests solely with the Government. Responses to the notice will typically be considered only to decide whether a competitive procurement should be pursued. The contract will follow simplified acquisition procedures and commercial item acquisition regulations outlined in FAR Part 12. The identified NAICS code for this procurement is 333999, indicating a classification related to industrial machinery manufacturing. The contracting office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, though the place of performance remains unspecified. Interested parties or those with inquiries are directed to contact the designated government representative via email. This procurement reflects the USDA’s intent to secure specialized laboratory equipment directly from a specific manufacturer to meet its operational needs.