illumina Test Kits/Reagents

The United States Department of Agriculture - Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), National Veterinary Science Laboratory(NVSL) anticipates a sole source (name brand) procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 for the following requirement: Nextera XT DNA Sample Prep Kit (96 sample) #FC-131-1096, Nextera XT Index Kit (96 indices) # FC-131-1002, Miseq Reagent Kit vs (500 cycle). Illumina is a large business, and we anticipate an award to this company. The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) safeguard U.S. animal health and contribute to public health by ensuring that timely and accurate laboratory support is provided by their nationwide animal-health diagnostic system. NVSL provides diagnostic services, reagents, and training in world-class facilities; respond to animal health emergencies; serves as an international reference laboratory as well as maintain a well-trained and responsive staff. Interested sources that are capable of providing the equivalent supply listed above are encouraged to submit statements of capability to the contracting office. Small business concerns are encouraged to participate. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but instead a market research method to determine interested sources. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. Please provide past performance and references regarding your ability to provide this supply and service along with your Statement of Capability. The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information they provide. Information provided is strictly voluntary. Please fax Statements of Capability to Gloria Benson at 612-336-3554 or e-mail to [email protected]. E-mail is the preferred method of communication. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Closing date for submission of Statement's of Capability is April 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. CST. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 334516 with a small business size standard of less than 500 employees