36 -- maint agreement

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Veterinary Services laboratory (NVSL), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service APHIS, intends to award a purchase order on a non-competitive basis to Beckman Coulter, Fullerton CA 92835. Beckman annual service agreement for CEQ8000 Genetic Analysis System. The intention of this notice is to award 1 base and 2 option years. 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 USDA intends to make an award immediately after the response date of this notice. The award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 12.