This service will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12-Commercial Items and FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Sole source determination is made in accordance with:

FAR Part 13.106-1 Soliciting Competition
(b) Soliciting from a single source
(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

USU currently uses a BD Biosciences LSRII instrument. This upgrade is for a violet laser and FSC detector that are designed for use on the instrument. These add-ons are manufactured for use on BD Biosciences instruments, only.

The upgrade will include:
488nm laser
405nm laser
Enhanced (0.2um) dual FSC detections systems (PMT+Diode)
Optics and Detectors: pacific blue/horizon V450 (450/50), AmCyan/horizon V500 (505LP; 530/30), 685LP; 710/50, 595LP; 610/20, and 635LP; 660/20

BD Biosciences is the only know source that can provided the requested service.

This is not a request for quotes and a solicitation package will not be issued. Sources interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide compelling evidence that they can provide the abovementioned requirement as specified. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contractual action based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses must be received via email ([email protected]) by 10:00 p.m. EST on July 29, 2012.