The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Affymetrix Inc., Santa Clara, CA 95051, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This purchase is for the following items: 1) #901232-(2 EA)-Kit, Rat Genome 203.20 Array & kit 10 Reaction; 2) #901233-(5 EA)-Kit, Rat Genome 230.2.0 Array & Kit Reaction; 3) #900720-(6 EA)- RGT, Kit, HYB Wash Stain 30 RXN. These arrays are for the TBBPA TGMX Studies in the National Toxicology Program, (NTP). The study criteria calls for a platform that provides a) comprehensive coverage of the known rat transcriptome using multiple probes per transcript;
b) supporting software for reading and data analysis; c) availability of compatible hardware and software for Affymetrix arrays at the NIEHS Microarray core. The Affymetrix microarray platform is the best platform to examine TBBPA-induced gene transcript changes in the liver and uterus. Maintaining continuity of experimental procedures in the lab is crucial to the success of the NIEHS. These items are to be used with the existing Affymetrix GeneChip system for on-going research. Ordering from another source would compromise on-going experiments and compromise the integrity of data. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Respond to this requirement by submitting written capabilities/specifications to the Contract Specialist at the address stated below. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 8 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative responses are received within 8 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Affymetrix Inc. The NAICS Code/Size is 325414/500 EMP. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition threshold of $150,000. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Valarie K. Sims via email [email protected].*****

 

 

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