Sole Source Intent

The National Institute of Health intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to Trek Diagnostic Systems, 982 Keynote Circle Suite #6 Cleveland, Ohio, on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible, No Other Supplier or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirement, 41.U.S.C. 253 (c)(1). The Bacteriology Section of the Service requests a TREK Sensititre instrument and supplies.  This instrument is used in the detection of antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial pathogens growing in cultures of NIH patient samples and will provide continued support for on-going protocols.

The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System Code 334516. The requirement is being processed in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures as stated in FAR 13.106-(b)(1).

If any small businesses are interested in this procurement please submit your company capability statement (5 pages or less).

All responsible contractors who meet the capabilities cited to perform the requirement, may submit experience, capabilities, and qualifications as outlined above which will be considered by the NIH.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  However, all information received within the seven (7) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon reasons to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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