Design Filtration Microzone(DFMZ)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Ames Iowa intends to issue a sole source, Firm Fixed Price Contract in the amount of $87,066.95 to Tecan U.S., INC of Morrisville , NC, DUNNs 105868038 for a TECAN DFMZ custom BSC, mounting frame table under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). The sole source justification and approval required under FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i) is attached. The NAICS code is 334516 with a size standard of 1000 emp.

This notice is for informational purposes only. However, all interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer listed below. Anyone interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide compelling evidence that they can provide equivalent high throughput sequencer capable of meeting the requirements of the Government in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. Responses must be submitted electronically, via email, to sarah.c.schauf@aphis.usda.gov. The deadline for the submittal of responses is August 27, 2018, 10:00 am central time.

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