SMRT & Sequel II Consumables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area (SEA) Area Administrative Office intends to award a sole source procurement to:

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.

1305 O’Brien Drive

Menlo Park, CA 94025-1445

to provide specialized Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PacBio) Sequencing Consumables:

Stoneville, MS Shipment #1

• Qty. 1 - 100-265-900 Ampure PB, 5 mLs
• Qty. 5 - 101-820-200 Sequel II Sequencing Kit 2.0 (4 rxn)
• Qty. 6 - 101-389-001 SMRT Cell 8M Tray

Stoneville, MS Shipment #2

• Qty. 5 - 101-820-200 Sequel II Sequencing Kit 2.0 (4 rxn)
• Qty. 5 - 101-389-001 SMRT Cell 8M Tray
• Qty. 1 - 101-842-900 Sequel II Bind Kit 2.0 and Int Ctrl 1.0
• Qty. 1 - 100-938-900 SMRTbell Express Template Prep Kit 2.0

Stoneville, MS Shipment #3

• Qty. 3 - 101-820-200 Sequel II Sequencing Kit 2.0 (4 rxn)
• Qty. 3 - 101-389-001 SMRT Cell 8M Tray

Clay Center, NE Shipment

• Qty. 4 - 101-820-200 Sequel II Sequencing Kit 2.0 (4 rxn)
• Qty. 4 - 101-389-001 SMRT Cell 8M Tray
• Qty. 1 - 100-938-900 SMRTbell Express Template Prep Kit 2.0

The contractor is the sole manufacturer and authorized distributor of the required consumables. 

Pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), and/or FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.  The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on or about September 08, 2020.  This Notice of Intent is not considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposal (RFP).  No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored.

This notice is not a request for quotes; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill this requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities to meet or exceed the required specifications in response to this notice.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  The Government will consider all responses received by 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, September 06, 2020.  Responses will only be accepted via email.