65--QuantStudioâ„¢ 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System

The Program Contracting Office (PCO) - East intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Government Scientific Source, Inc., 12351 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191, to purchase a QuantStudioâ„¢ 7 Flex Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) System for the Lexington VAMC to facilitate the research department's study of mechanisms linking environmental and inheritable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. One component of these studies involves measuring the expression of genes (as RNA molecules) in cells and tissues from human subjects and animal models. The QuantStudioâ„¢ 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System instrument is a high throughput system that can measure levels of RNA (as DNA) or detect small differences in DNA sequences between individuals. It is imperative to purchase this equipment to conduct research for the aforementioned study. The following equipment will be purchased: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 0001 QStudio 7 FLX Tac Instlptp 1.00 EA 0002 Array Card Calibration Install 1.00 EA 0003 Taqman Array Bucket Clip 1.00 EA 0004 Real-Time PCR App training 1.00 EA 0005 384-Well Block Upgrade 1.00 EA 0006 384 Calibration Install Kit 1.00 EA 0007 Fast 96-well block upgrade 1.00 EA 0008 Fast 96-well calibration Install Kit 1.00 EA This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responsible sources who wish to identify their interest and capability to provide this equipment must notify this Contract Specialist at [email protected] NLT Wednesday, July 13, 2016 by 12:00 PM EST. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Upon receipt of the interested parties' notification, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiation