Intent to Sole Source FBO.pdf

Synopsis: Notice of Intent To Award A Sole-Source Contract

Announcement Number: 1305M2-20-02590 Project Title: DNA Sequencing Analysis

The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the University of Connecticut, using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to provide DNA Sequencing Analysis of cultures of the algal strains from the Milford Laboratory Microalgal Culture Collection to obtain sequence draft genome sequences for accurate strain identification and the development of strain-specific genetic tests for future collection assessment. Dr. Rachel O’Neill’s laboratory at the University of Connecticut is fully equipped for the necessary steps to prepare the cultures for DNA sequencing and it has developed a high molecular weight protocol that is specific for the data acquisition of long-read sequences required for our project. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541715 with a business size standard of 1000 Employees.

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on ConOpps.

Although a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, and in an effort to comply with the requirements outlined in FAR 5.102, a firm may request an electronic copy of the solicitation from the Contract Specialist, Tamico Little (tamico.little@noaa.gov).

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: Announcement Number: Project Title.

All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement and/or a quote in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 PM EST on August 4, 2020. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.

The solicitation will remain open from 07/21/20 to 08/04/20.