A--Atwood Genome Study

Under Statutory Authority § 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with LGC Genomics, LLC, Beverly, MA to provide genotyping of human DNA samples with Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) for research at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. This is a continuation of research already in progress. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), only one source reasonably available. The contract will be firm fixed price and the NAICS Code is 541711. The period of performance is one year. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as references from other customers who are using these products and service to the Contracting Officer by 4:00PM (CST) September 15, 2014. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Responses received will be evaluated however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the GLAC will proceed with the sole source negotiation with LGC Genomics, LLC. Capability statements shall be submitted by email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Arleen Reid at [email protected]. TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.