The USDA Nation Veterinary Services Laboratory Ames, IA, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(2)(b)(i) (Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization), intends to negotiate a sole source Firm Fixed Price Contract for maintenance and software updates to Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc., Raritan, NJ 08869 for (2) two Vitros 350 Chemistry Analyzers, s/n 27004101 and 27004102. These instruments are in the Pathobiology Laboratory (PL) facility with primary mission of monitoring fradulent specimen submissions. These instruments and software are proprietary to Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. and a new source for this product has been unsuccessful due to the proprietary nature of this equipment. The cost has been determined fair and reasonable based on current technical knowledge of fair market value. This is not a request for quotation, however, all interested parties may contact the Contract Specialist listed below. Sources interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide compelling evidence that they can obtain/provide the service capabilities and turnaround capability required for the project. Responses must be submitted electronically, via email, to
[email protected]. The deadline for the submittal of responses is 10:00 am CST, October 18, 2016.