Genotyping Douglas-fir Trees

The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station intends to negotiate on a single source basis under the authority 6.302-1 - only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements with GeneSeek, Inc., Lincoln, NE for Genotyping 384 Douglas-fir trees. This is a follow on contract with GeneSeek who has developed a 50K SNP Chip. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, however, all responses from responsible sources will be considered. All responses must be submitted in writing within 15 calendar days of publication of this notice.