Kidney Inhibition Swab (KIS)Test Kits, #KIS-100; Negative Controls, #NGKIS-4; and Digital Incubator, 20 place, #INC-110-20

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) intends to solicit and negotiate with one source. The proposed source is Charm Sciences Inc., located in Lawrence, MA 01843 to provide the following:
1) Kidney Inhibition Swab (KISTM ) Test kits, #KIS-100
2) Negative Controls (sold in packages with 4 tablets), #NGKIS-4
3) Digital Incubator, 20 Place, #INC-110-20
4) Contractor shall specify any maintenance/replacement contingencies associated with purchase. [This would include warranty information on the model(s)].
5) Contractor shall provide and continue to provide all information and any updates as to the test's testing capability and must include at a minimum - compounds detected, applicable detection levels in comparison to established tolerances, selectivity data, all quality assurance acceptability information, certificates of analysis if applicable, shelf life of test, and storage requirements (refrigeration or freezing).

The Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with firm-fixed-price task orders with one source under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c ) (1) and FAR 6.302.1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed source is the only known source available to provide these products. The award of this procurement is subject to FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds (Apr 1984).

This notice of intent is not a request for quotations or a solicitation of offers. All interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement in writing to the attention of Kathy Richardson. Responses to the notice must be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of the electronic posting. Oral communications in response to this notice are not acceptable and will not be considered. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in preparation of information received. 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. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

If after 1:00 p.m., EST, April 23, 2013, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, USDA/FSIS shall negotiate solely with Charm Sciences Inc.