A -- Maskless Array Synthesizer (MAS) 2.X Unit

Notice of intent to award a sole source contract. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) intends to negotiate and award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract to the manufacturer, NimbleGen Systems Inc, Madison, WI to purchase MASKLESS ARRAY SYNTHESIZER 2X INST, MAS INSTRUMENT SERVICE, and MAS REAGENT SUPPLY SERVICE. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties have seven (7) business days from the date of publication of this Synopsis, to submit in writing, to the identified point of contact, clear and convincing evidence of their qualifications and/or capabilities. Such qualifications and/or capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after seven (7) business days, or without the required information, will be considered non-responsive to this synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not conduct this effort as a full-and-open competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to the email address or facsimile number stated herein, [email protected] and to the attention of Mr. Travis Potts, Contractor, Contracting Specialist. Responses to this notice must be received by close of business, December 14, 2006. Responses must include your business name, point of contact, address, and telephone number with area code. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted. Requests may be faxed to (703)767-4246. If no responses are received an award will be made to NimbleGen Systems Inc., Madison, WI.