Genotyping Service-Mouse Universal Genotyping Array

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Neogen Corporation, Lansing, MI 48912, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for SNP Genotypying Service with the Muga Illumina BeadChip assay platform. To include the following: 1) MUGA 9K BeadChip-1210, quantity of 600. The robust design criteria makes this array based genotyping assay optimal for detecting heterozygous regions and discriminating between haplotypes in homozygous regions in these mouse strains. Neogen Corporation provides MUGA, 7, 851 SNP markers built on the Illumina Infinium BeadChip assay platform incorporating them as the sole source for the MUGA 9K BeadChip-1210. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Respond to this requirement by submitting written capabilities/specifications to the Purchasing Agent at the address stated above. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 8 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative responses are received within 8 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, the order will be issued to Neogen Corporation. The NAICS Code/Size is 325414/500. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition threshold of $100,000. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Valarie K. Sims via email [email protected].*****