Annual Sprint Service Contract

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to issue a base plus options award, as a sole source, to NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, of Seattle, WA in the total value of $74,500 for the purchase of:

- Annual Sprint Service Contract, Part No. SPRINT-SRVC-12M

This action will not be competed in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516, titled Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE THIS ACTION AND IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR QUOTATIONS. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation that shows the ability to provide the required services and which SHALL be considered by the Agency. Prospective vendors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications, and shall be registered in the System for Award Management database at http://www.sam.gov. The capability statement, or other information furnished, must contain sufficient detail to allow ARS to determine if the party can meet all requirements. The determination to compete this requirement in future acquisitions, based upon responses to this notice, is solely at the discretion of the Government. Responses to this notice should be sent in writing to kelli.lightfoot@ars.usda.gov by no later than 5:00 pm EST, 11/30/2018. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The anticipated award date is 11/30/2018.

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