Flow Cell & Ligation Sequencing Kit

USDA-ARS in Madison,Wisconsin , intends to award a procurement to Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Inc., pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The award will be for: Minimum Requirements: FLO-MIN106 6 Flow Cell (R9.4.1); quantity 40 SQK-LSK109 Ligation Sequencing Kit; quantity 7 These items fit MinION and GridION X5 devices, allow the generation of long-read DNA sequence data through normal use of the instruments, are compatible with the latest MinION and GridION x5 basecalling software, and must be new still in packaging. The number of active pores must conform to factory standards (> 800 active pores per flowcell at time of use prior to product expiration). Specification statement of how equipment will be used: Scientist will add DNA library prepared using the Ligation sequencing kits to flowcell which contains R9.4.1 nanopores and a sensor array. The nanopores sequence the DNA over time for up to 48 hours. Data files are generated in real time. Brand Name: Oxford Nanopore Technologies - FLO-MIN106 6 Flow Cell (R9.4.1); quantity 40 SQK-LSK109 Ligation Sequencing Kit; quantity 7 Line Item Descriptions: 1. Must be new in original packaging 2. Shipping to Derek Bickhart: U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center; 1925 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706. 608-890-0075 The Government intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order on or about June 20, 2019, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This Notice of Intent is not considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all responses received by 12:00PM Central time, June 20th, 2019. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will be accepted by email only.