--Notice of intent to award a sole source purchase order to Midwest Research Institute.

The contract is intended to be awarded as a sole source purchase order to Midwest Research Institute (MRI) based on their unique capabilities in developing methodologies and standard operating procedures for processing evidentiary sample extracts in the presence of inhibitory environmental contaminants. These capabilities are critical for enabling molecular analyses for national security purposes, and MRI is currently the only known U.S. organization with such specialized expertise and proprietary techniques. The contract involves a two-phase project with an emphasis on quick turnaround times to support molecular analysis needs for national government agencies. Interested companies with the ability to provide similar services are invited to respond by 4:00 p.m. EST on July 5, 2005, demonstrating why they should be considered a better option than MRI. The solicitation specifies the NAICS code 928110 and notes this as a sole source procurement, reflecting the unique and specialized nature of the work to be performed. No additional details regarding the agency, location, or specific contract value are provided within the notice.