--Identification of Unique Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the DNA Sequence of Castor Plants to Develop an Analytic Tool to Distinguish Between Different Varieties

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC), Department of Homeland Security, with Anawah, Inc., Suite 600, 1100 Columbia Street , Seattle, WA 98104. The intent is to make a sole source award pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The procurement is for the identification of unique single nucleotide polymorphisms in the DNA sequence of castor plants utilizing the patented TILLING enzymatic geno typing technology method to develop an analytic tool to distinguish between different varieties. Anawah, Inc. holds the exclusive license to the patented TILLING technology. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Any firm that be lieves it can meet this requirement within FY 2004 is invited to submit written notification to the Contract Specialist within 14 calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demo nstrate the firm's ability to meet the requirement within FY 2004. Information can be sent to the Contract specialist at: USAMRAA, Attn: MCMR-AAA (Mike Vallone), 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014. Send e-mail questions to Michael.Vallone@amed d.army.mil. Responses received will be evaluated, however, a determination by the government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. If no responses are received, USAMRA A will proceed with the sole source contract. E-mail your questions to US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity at contact@example.gov