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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - SMRT Cell Reagent kits for PacBio RS II DNA sequencer

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to award a sole source contract to Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. for specialized reagent kits compatible with the PacBio RS II DNA sequencer. The procurement involves the purchase of 50 units of SMRT Cell 8Pac V3 (8 Cells), which are essential for enabling the sequencer to generate long DNA sequences and fully decode the genomes of significant foodborne pathogens. This capability is critical for studying the evolutionary history of these pathogens, which has important implications for public health and food safety. This contract will be awarded without a competitive solicitation under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), based on the unique capabilities of the supplier. The notice serves as an official intent to issue the award and invites any potential suppliers to submit written evidence of their ability to provide the required items within 15 days of the notice date. The government will consider such responses solely to determine if a competitive process is warranted; otherwise, the award is expected to proceed around August 4, 2015. All inquiries and responses are to be directed to the FDA contracting specialist Lisa Jackson. The place of performance for this contract is in College Park, Maryland.

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FDA awards sole source contract to Pacific Biosciences for 50 SMRT Cell 8Pac V3 reagent kits.

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325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

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5100 Paint Branch Parkway, COLLEGE PARK, MD, 20740, USA

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Lisa A. Jackson
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July 21, 2015 NAICS Code - 325413-In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing Synopsis: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration intends to award solely under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1)-only one responsible source to Pacific Biosciences of California Inc., 1380 Willow Road, Menlo Park CA. This procurement is for specialized reagent kits for use with PacBio RS II DNA sequencer. The government will purchase the following items for use with the PacBio RS II DNA sequencer: SMRT Cell 8Pac V3 (8 Cells) 50 EA This item will specifically allow the PacBio RS II DNA sequencer to create extremely long sequences of pathogen DNA and complete the genomes of important food borne pathogens allowing an evolutionary history of food borne pathogens to be studied. This is a Notice of Intent to issue an award on a sole source basis. This announcement constitutes the only notice by the government; a written solicitation will not be issued. This Notice of Intent is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. All sources that believe they are eligible to provide these items must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the items outlined above. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, which reflects fifteen (15) days after the publication of this notice, the purchase will be awarded without further remark. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Ms. Lisa Jackson at contact@example.gov. A determination by the government not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The projected award date is on or about August 4, 2015. Contracting Office: U.S. Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane Rockville MD 20857 Point of Contact: Lisa Jackson Email: contact@example.gov

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