Lineage Buccal Swab Proficiency Testing

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT: Under the authority of FAR 13.501, it is the Government's intent to award a sole source IDIQ contract to Serological Research Institute 3053 Research Drive Richmond, CA 94806-5206 for OTS-Lineage Buccal Swab proficiency testing supplies and services for the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL). Serological Research Institute will provide OTS-LIN profiency testing supplies and service. In order to maintain the AFDIL's forensic/DNA laboratory accreditation, only proficiency testing providers approved by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors, Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) can be utilized for these supplies and services. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responsible sources may identify their interest in this requirement or may submit a capability statement to the point of contact identified at this office. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, the purchase will be awarded without further notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to the following email address no later than 10:00am Eastern Daylight Time, 08 December 2011. EMAIL: lucas.crumbacker@us.army.mil.