Intent to Award - Nanostring Technologies

THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a non-competitive firm fixed-price purchase order under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) to
NanoString Technologies, Inc located in Seattle, Washington for a nCounter MAX analysis system that contains a fully automated Prep Station and Digital Analyzer utilizing a digital barcode technology that hybridizes with single molecules (RNA, DNA and proteins) for quantification for the Eastern Ecological Science Center in Kearneysville, West Virginia. The delivery date is 30 days after receipt of order.

Nanostring is the only manufacturer of both the technology that allows for multiplexing quantification of RNA or gene expression and the specific unique codesets for detecting molecular changes in fish tissues. Current projects using this technology are long-term and previous analyses were conducted with these specific codesets and similar equipment by the same manufacturer. Changing methodology, codesets and supplies would severely compromise these projects. No other manufacturer provides the multiplex capacity that utilizes the digital barcode technology for which we have already developed specific codesets. No authorized resellers among whom competition can be obtained exist.

The NAICS code is 334516. The size standard is 1,000 employees.

Responses may be emailed to Jenna Dunning at jmdunning@usgs.gov no later than 3:30 PM ET, Thursday, July 28, 2022.

The anticipated award date of the contract is 07/29/2022. System for Award Management (SAM) registration is required in accordance with FAR 52.204-7 at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.

This is a sole source notice published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive quotes. Therefore, no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, in accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible parties interested in responding to this notice are invited to submit a capability statement via email by the time and date specified in this notice that provides sufficient details for consideration by the Government.

The determination not to compete the contract based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Phone calls will not be accepted in response to this notice. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the items required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide these supplies/services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered.