Fast Start Master Mix kits

HHS, SUPPLY SERVICE CENTER, PERRY POINT, MARYLAND, intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Roche Diagnostics for Fast Start Master Mix kits. The proposed contract action is for the ongoing BioWatch Program. This item is available on a sole source basis from Roche Diagnostics, PO Box 50457, Indianapolis IN 42656. Roche Diagnostics is the sole manufacturer for Fast Start Master Mix Kits that is validated. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 325411. Interested vendors may identify their interests and capabilities to the requirement no later than 10:00 am EST, September 21, 2011. The Government will consider all responses but a determination not to compete this action is solely under the discretion of the Government. This action is under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), as set forth in FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other will satisfy agency requirements.