B--Intent to award a contract to Covance Laboratories, Inc.

Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1), in conjunction FAR 13, the United States Army Research, Development & Engineering Command (RDECOM) Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, Natick, MA 01760, on behalf of the USARIEM Directorate, intends to negotiate and award a contract to Covance Laboratories, Inc located at 3301 KINSMAN BLVD, MADISON, WI 53704-2523. To perform analysis of food samples from MRE version 30 in two phases (pre and post storage). The intent is to award 1 contract to procure the above mentioned materials on the basis of Other than Full and Open Competition. NATURE AND DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET AGENCY NEEDS: This contract will procure the services of Covance Laboratories Inc. to perform analysis of food samples from MRE version 30 in two phases (pre and post storage). The intent is to award a Firm Fixed Price type contract for $68,991.00. This contract will include tasks which will be completed by 30 March 2011 (Phase I). This contract will include tasks which will be completed by 30 September 2011 (Phase II). DEMONSTRATION THAT CONTRACTOR IS THE ONLY SOURCE AVAILABLE: Market research was conducted at the beginning of this ration analysis project and the conclusion was that Covance Laboratories Inc. Provided all the necessary food analysis tests and maintained all the quality control measures required. Due to the need for continuity over time, Covance is the only source available. Covance has over 30 years experience in the food analysis tests for USDA FDA and AOAC. Covance provides excellent services for the good of the government. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH THAT WAS CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED: Our previous market survey indicated that only Covance Laboratories Inc. has skilled professional staff and resources necessary to perform the tasks required to conduct these tests. USARIEM identified Covance Laboratories Inc. as the most viable option, based on past performance technical capability and cost. To date, no other sources have written to express an interest. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION: None A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS IF ANY THAT AN INTERESTED PARTY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED: Information received will only be considered for future acquisitions. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this acquisition to the US Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, via email to: contact@example.gov. All responses must be received prior to the expiration of this synopsis on 5 July 2010 at 11:00 am EST. Contracting Office Address: RDECOM Acquisition Center - Natick, ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011 Point of Contact: Michael Griffin, +1 (555) 000-0000