The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a purchase order on a non-competitive sole source basis to Biolog, Inc., Hayward, CA. FDA will purchase an OmniLog II Plus Combo System with computer, monitor and printer configured for automated incubation and identification of yeast, filamentous fungi, and Phenotype MicroArray (PM) Analysis for use in the identification of bacteria that are important in food borne disease outbreaks. This is a unique instrument that incorporates hundreds of microbiological tests in microtiter plate formats allowing simultaneous and rapid microbial identification of large numbers of samples based on well-known and well-understood approaches. Biolog, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of this system and associated proprietary consumable items. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. However, sources may submit descriptive literature, fully documenting their capabilities, which will be considered by the agency. A determination to compete this procurement based on response(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The non-competitive award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

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