FACScan Flow Cytometer Maintenance Services

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) Milford Laboratory, Milford, CT intends to award on a sole source basis to Becton, Dickinson and Company (Doing Business As "BD Biosciences") in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1(a)(1) and pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This service is intended for Preventive and Maintenance Services Inspection on the FACScan Flow Cytometer to provide cleanings and adjustments in order to correct degraded data quality for proper operation of the instrument so as to obtain trusted results. The FACScan Flow Cytometer is manufactured by BD Biosciences and is therefore proprietary requiring the expertise of their field engineers, parts and resources to facilitate full functionality of the instrument. This notice of intent is not a request for quotes. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. There is no solicitation package available. Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed above will be considered and are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. Any information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. All written responses received within 10 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 06 January 2012, 4:00PM EST. If no affirmative written responses are received within 10 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, the award will be made without further notice to BD Biosciences. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Adrienne Leary via email at: [email protected] Contracting Office Address: DOC, NOAA, NMFS, NEFSC Operations, Management & Information Division 74 Magruder Rd., Sandy Hook Highlands, NJ 07732 United States Primary Point of Contact: Adrienne Leary [email protected] Phone: 732-872-3086 Fax: 732-872-3110