Notice of intent to sole source

1. Class Code: AN
2. NAICS Code: 541380
3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - HIGH-THROUGHPUT NEUROTOXICITY SCREENING OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS SERVICE
4. Solicitation Number: W911QY-18-Q-0049.
5. Set-Aside Code: NA
6. Response Date: NLT 5 Days After Posting
7. Place of Performance: US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground
Natick Contracting Division
110 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 240
Frederick, MD 21702
8. Description:
The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i):Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements based on Expert knowledge of high-throughput screening of chemical compounds using the zebrafish model. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with The University of North Texas to obtain the aforementioned service.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Responses to this notice are due on or before the Closing date by email at Robert.a.edwards147.civ@mail.mil
Point of Contact for this notice is Robert Edwards, Robert.a.edwards147.civ@mail.mil..