H -- Laboratory Testing Services for Brucellosis and Pseudorabies

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) intends to issue sole source purchase order with Rocky Mountain Regional Animal Health Laboratory. This is the USDA APHIS VS approved laboratory. NAICS code 541380. The proposed contract action is for a Brucellosis and Pseudorabies testing for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-09(b). Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1; Fixed Price 52.243-1; Evaluation Commercial Items 52.202-2; Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3; Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-4; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5. For additional information please contact Charlene Lambert at (612) 370-2113