Notice of Intent to Sole Source: StepOnePlus Real-Time PCR System

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda.

The mission of the USU is to provide the highest quality education programs in the health sciences to those selected individuals who demonstrate dedication to a health profession career in the Uniformed Services.

Intent to Sole-Source: USU intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Fisher Scientific Company LLC for (1) Applied Biosystems StepOnePlus Real-Time PCR System (Manufacturer: Applied Biosystems 4376600).

Intended Recipient: Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., 4500 Turnberry Dr , Hanover Park, IL 60133-5491 USA

Sole Source Justification: The StepOnePlus Real-Time PCR System by Applied Biosystems must be purchased from Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. since they do not do business with resellers as per their company policy. The system is unique and has the capacity to perform various PCR techniques that will allow for the continuation of research. Switching PCR systems may cause variability in the data, which will be detrimental to ongoing research. The requirement will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Please see attached Notice of Intent to Sole Source for full details.