NOTICE of INTENT to Award on a Sole Source Basis- iTAQ Univ SYBR 1-STEP kits, 500 reactions
SAM.GOV Due: May 23, 2025 at 07:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to award a contract on a sole source basis for the purchase of iTAQ Universal SYBR Green One-Step kits, specifically for 500 reactions. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, indicating that it is for commercial items and follows simplified acquisition procedures. The sole source justification is based on the fact that Bio-Rad is the only manufacturer and seller of the required kits, which are essential for ongoing long-term expression analysis studies. The contractor must be able to provide these specific kits to ensure consistency in research results. This opportunity is primarily aimed at suppliers who can provide the specified Bio-Rad kits and have the capability to meet the government's requirements within a short timeframe.
Description

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS.  This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.  This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Si

Entities
ADO
Department of Agriculture
ARS
Agricultural Research Service
NAICS
325998
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Riverside , California 92507
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
Shelley C Steen [email protected] 15105596350 primary
Attachments
  • SSJ-fully+signed++BioRad+qRT-PCR+kits+2025+with+MR.pdf