Inactive

Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The United States Department of Agriculture intends to contract with Life Technologies Corporation (Original Equipment ... Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The United States Department of Agriculture intends to contract with Life Technologies Corporation (Original Equipment Manufacturer) on a sole source basis for the purchase to recertify an Attune NXT 1 LASER Cytometer, required for continuity of agricultural research. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, pricing, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Governments needs no later than response time provided. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to attached POC. This synopsis is not considered a request for bid/quote/proposal. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests for technical information will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on a basis of offers received in response to this notice, but offers will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government.

Inactive

The USDA requires the recertification of a Thermo Fisher Attune NXT 1 LASER Cytometer instrument to meet operational specification.