2-Synopsis-Intent to sole source UNC 6 JUNE 2023.pdf

Synopsis No. 75N96023Q00058

NIEHS, Office of Acquisitions

Exposomic Chemical Analysis in Plasma of Siblings Discordant for Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

Synopsis

SYNOPSIS

General Information

Document Type: Synopsis Synopsis Number: 75N96023Q00058 Posted Date: June 6, 2023 Original Response Date: June 12, 2023 Current Response Date: June 12, 2023 Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 541715 Research and Development in the

Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology

Contracting Office Address

NIEHS

530 Davis Drive Durham, NC 27709

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (UEI: D3LHU66KBLD5), 104 Airport DR STE 2200 Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-5023

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901 as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)- Only One Responsible Source

This purchase is for: Exposomic Chemical Analysis in Plasma of Siblings Discordant for Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

The Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shall analyze NIEHS patient samples for xenobiotic chemicals. This will include an assessment of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pesticides, phthalate metabolites and other xenobiotics present by a validated liquid chromatography, ion mobility spectrometry, and mass spectrometry platform, and will provide extensive analyses of data and reporting of detailed results on each sample to NIEHS. This is the only lab that provides fully validated xenobiotic testing and comprehensive pattern analyses of all the xenobiotic chemicals NIEHS is studying. UNC's lab is the only location that performs all these validated assays.

Period of Performance

The period of performance of this order is anticipated from July 15, 2023 - June 30, 2024

This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for quotes. Notwithstanding, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS requirement, may submit capability statement. Responses to this posting must be submitted via email to Chantal.cornelius@nih.gov, by June 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST.

A determination by the Government not to compete this quote contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will only be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Mrs. Chantal Rosales Cornelius at the above email address.