A--Service to perform the analysis of 40 samples of cells from an in vitro toxicology study for microarray gene expression. The period of performance for this work will run from May 2010 to August 210 or 3 months from contract award.

The Aberdeen Installation Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to Expression Analysis, Inc., 4324 S Alston Ave, Ste 101, Durhan, NC. The NAICS Code is 541711. The requirement requires a lab to have previous experience and involvement with expression analysis and possess a high component of quality control, as well as scientific rigor. The Expression Analysis have substantial experience in handling large studies and have completed many contract work as such within the medical research community. There are no solicitation documents, however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include Offeror's Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)--Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to http://www.bpn.gov/ to load required information. Any responses received without completing ORCA registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, 13 May 2010. Responses should be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov or Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition 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. Facsimile responses are acceptable and must be received on or before the closing date to contact@example.gov. Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000. Telephone requests will not be honored.