QX200 autodg droplet digital polymerase chain reac

This amendment changes the synopsis to announce intent of the Government to compete this requirement on a brand name only basis instead of awarding on a sole source basis.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends issue a request for quotations (RFQ) on a brand name only basis for a Bio-Rad Laboratories QX200 AutoDG Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) system, and accessories, to be delivered to Gainesville, Florida, within 30 days from the date the contractor receives the purchase order.
There are no option periods.
RFQ 140G0118Q0346 will be issued on or about 08/24/2018 with written quotes due on or about 08/29/2018. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government intends to award this requirement on a brand name only basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
Email responses to Daniel Galvin at dgalvin@usgs.gov.
The anticipated NAICS code is 334516. The size standard is 1000 employees.
The anticipated award date of the contract is 08/31/2018. The anticipated contract will be firm fixed-price. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be awarded the contract..

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to make a non-competitive award to Bio-Rad Laboratories located in Hercules, California, for a QX200 AutoDG Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) system, to be delivered to Gainesville, Florida, within 30 days from the date the contractor receives the purchase order.
There are no option periods.
Bio-Rad Laboratories is the only known supplier of this equipment.
In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency, however, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
Email responses to Daniel Galvin at dgalvin@usgs.gov.
The anticipated NAICS code is 334516. The size standard is 1000 employees.
The anticipated award date of the contract is 08/29/2018. The anticipated contract will be firm fixed-price. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be awarded the contract..