J -- Johne''s Herdcheck Elisa Kits

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) intends to issue a sole source purchase order with Idexx Veterinary Services Inc. 1 Idexx Drive Westbrook, ME 04092. This is the only approved kit utilized by the only USDA approve Lab for the state of California , which is the California Animal Health Food Safety Lab (CAHFS). This Lab utilizes the Idexx Herdcheck M.pt antibody Elisa (USDA code 5064.01) for serologic testing because this is the only commercial product with network compatible, email capable product software (Xcheck) paired to an assay with the necessary >99% reported diagnostic specificity. The (CAHFS) is the only USDA APHIS VS approved laboratory in the state of California. NAICS code 541380. The proposed contract action is for 154 Johne's Elisa test kit 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 01-06. 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 Dennis Barry, at (612) 370-2146.