--Chemicalb7, Active Non-Extraction IGF-1 IRMA; Active IGFBP-3 IRMA; Active Free IGF-1 Elisa, 96 wells; IGFBP-2 RIA and Active Total IGFBP-1 IRMA Kits

The U.S. Army Natick Contracting Division, acting on behalf of the United States Army-Soldier Systems Center, plans to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order to Diagnostic Systems Laboratories, Inc. for specific laboratory kits including Chemicalb7, Active Non-Extraction IGF-1 IRMA, Active IGFBP-3 IRMA, Active Free IGF-1 Elisa (96 wells), IGFBP-2 RIA, and Active Total IGFBP-1 IRMA kits. This acquisition is under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive procurement, and is intended to meet specialized requirements. Although information submissions from interested parties will be considered to assess the potential for future competitive procurements, this notice does not constitute a request for proposal, and no formal solicitation document is available. Interested parties are invited to express their interest and demonstrate capability to fulfill the requirement by contacting the U.S. Army Natick Contracting Division via email no later than April 30, 2008, with an emphasis on a shortened response window of 7 days as noted. The procurement relates to Department of Defense needs and the kits are intended to be used at the Natick, Massachusetts location. This effort underscores a focus on specialized scientific and medical testing reagents necessary for specific Army research or operational programs.