INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AMPLISEC

USDA Sole Source Notification 2020-SB15 ,for Ampliseq Library and index kits. This effort result in a FFP purchase order. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Services Laboratory Located in Ames, IA, 50010 intends to negotiate a sole source Purchase Order with Illumina Inc, 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego,cal 91222 DUNS 033305264, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). No formal solicitation will be issued. This notice is for informational purposes only. However, all interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer listed below. Anyone interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide compelling evidence that they can provide equivalent consumables in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. Responses must be submitted electronically, via email, to [email protected]. The deadline for the submittal of responses is 7/31/2020,10:00 AMCST. Point of contact: Shawn Bilyeu, Contracting Officer, 515-337-6651; [email protected].