Q -- Diagnostics on Serum, Fluids or Tissues for Marine Mammals-Morbillivirus

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), plans to negotiate a single source purchase order for morbillivirus laboratory testing services to detect this highly pathogenic infectious disease in seals undergoing rehabilitation in Maine. The contract will be awarded to the Oklahoma State Diagnostic Laboratory at Oklahoma State University, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2) and FAR 6.302-1, which allows for other than full and open competition. This procurement will follow simplified acquisition procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13 and is justified by a corresponding justification document. The contract, referenced by number NFFK-6-00503gel, is focused on diagnostics on serum, fluids, or tissues for marine mammals, specifically morbillivirus testing. The NAICS code is 541380, indicating that the work pertains to testing laboratories. The agency contact points include Gina E. Lee, Purchasing Agent, and Mario A. Checchia, Contracting Officer. The solicitation was posted on August 16, 2006, with performance centered on delivering critical diagnostic services necessary for marine mammal health management within NOAA's operations.