Bio-Rad NGC Protein Purification System

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 and issue an order with Bio-Rad Life Sciences Group, Hercules, CA 94547, as it has been determined that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This request is to purchase the following: 7880011 NGC Discover 10 Pro (1 ea); 7410002 BioFrac Fraction Collector (1 ea); 7885017 Air Sensor Module (1 ea); 7885021 Air Sensor, Large Bore (2 ea); 7884015 Computer, NGC (1 ea); 7884027 Monitor (1 ea); 7410088 BioFrac Microplate Drop Head Kit (1 ea); 7410017 BioFrac Ice Bath Microplate Rack (1 ea); 7885042 Tubing Organizer, Small (2 ea); 7885035 Tubing Organizer, Lg (2 ea); 7885038 Column Holder (3 ea) and Shipping. The Bio-Rad NGC System is required as the system software can be loaded on multiple computers allowing the laboratory personnel to work on data from the system or program new methods while another individual is using the system. This is necessary due to the high volume of users for the protein purification system. Award is subject to Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) Approval. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 5 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative responses are received within 5 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, the order will be issued to Bio-Rad. The NAICS Code/Size is 334516/500 Employees. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Acquisition of Commercial Items. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Deitra Lunney via email lunney@niehs.nih.gov.