nanoString Technologies nCounter Flex Analysis System

Added: Mar 26, 2018 3:59 pm Service Area Office (SAO) - East intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with NanoString Technologies, 530 Fairview Ave N Seattle, WA, 98109-5553, to purchase NanoString nCounter Flex system employed to undertake analysis of DNA, RNA, and protein on the same biological specimen to identify changes in as many as 770 genes. Analyses will be used in research projects dealing with diverse diseases such as cancers, inflammation, and service-related health issues for the Veterans. Equipment will be utilized at the Research Laboratory at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System. The following equipment will be purchased:

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nanoString Technologies nCounter Flex Analysis System



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This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responsible sources who wish to identify their interest and capability to provide this equipment or equipment that is compatible must notify this Contracting Specialist at Millicent.Covert@va.gov NLT Tuesday, April 3, 2018 by noon EST. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Upon receipt of the interested parties' notification, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations.