Peptide Array Synthesis

Notice of Intent to Sole Source:
The USDA intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to PEPperPrint for peptide arrays.
The purpose of this contract is to secure peptide arrays for reliable consistent gene synthesis at a reasonable cost per peptide array.
This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (10) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to Althea.Paul@ars.usda.gov and Jenny.Matte@ars.usda.gov. by 10:00 A.M. EST. July 29, 2019.
NAICS Code:
541714 Research and Development (DNA Technology)

Contracting Office Address:
Agricultural Research Service
950 College Station Rd., Ste. 203
Athens, GA 30605

Place of Performance:
USDA PIADC
40550 Route 25 Orient Point NY
Orient Point NY 11957

Primary Point of Contact:
Althea Paul
Althea.Paul@ars.usda.gov
Phone: 301-501-5550
Secondary Point of Contact:
Jenny Matte
Jenny.Matte@ars.usda.gov
Phone: 706-546-3023

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