Reagents

The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) (1) (i) - soliciting from a single source). The proposed source Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad CA, 92008. The requirement is for the following reagents:

See attached NOI

All of the above reagents and accessories shall be new from the manufacturer, Life Technologies Corporation. 

This notice of intent is not a request for quotes and no solicitation document exists for the requirement; however, if a vendor challenges the basis for this requirement, please submit a capability statement that includes sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to submit a product meeting the minimum requirements specified above. Vendor shall be able to supply all items listed above and shall be an authorized distributor. Used or refurbished supplies obtained from a third party shall not be accepted. Capability statements shall not exceed 5 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.

If a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email capability statements (formats for submission: PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel) to Jan Harding at jan.t.harding.civ@mail.mil. Closing date for challenges is no later than 1500 Eastern Time on 31 July 2021. No phone calls will be accepted.