1305M322QNFFN0085 Notice to Sole Source.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) hereby gives public notice of the intent to negotiate a sole-source contract pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): FAR 13.501(a)

NOAA’s Conservation Biology Division (CBD) utilizes a wide variety of Illumina, Inc. tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic material. The supplies are needed to fulfill mission critical research for molecular genetics, forensics, and other related research. The science supports the conservation and management of marine and anadromous species, from deep-sea corals, to salmon, to whales. The scientists employ advanced genetics and genomics tools to provide essential information for managing sustainable fisheries and conserving protected species.

The Government intends to negotiate an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with Illumina, Inc., for the CBD, located in Seattle, WA.

Responses to this notice must be provided within seven (7) calendar days from the date of this notice.

Vendors who believe they can meet this requirement are required to submit in writing an affirmative response demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the requirement. All written responses must include proof of possessing permits and a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirement. Failure to submit such documentation will result in the Government proceeding as previously stated. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Affirmative written responses must be received no later than 2:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, Wednesday, September 7, 2022. The responses must be submitted via e-mail to Jamie Abu Shakrah, Contract Specialist, at Jamie.AbuShakrah@noaa.gov.