B--Intent to Sole Source

The United States Geological Survey, Office of Acquisition and Grants, Reston Branch, intends to make award on a sole source basis to Pisces Molecular for polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR or qPCR) analyses to detect the DNA sequence of invasive species Quagga and Zebra mussels in a single test as part of an early detection program. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under statutory authority Section by FAR 13.106'1(b)(1)(i), Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. Any interested companies are welcome to submit their ability to provide the specified products within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences with a size standard of 1,000 employees. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotations. However, responses received by 5/24/2023 2:30 PM Mountain Time will be considered.