Sole source justification

Added: Jul 28, 2015 12:37 pm

This is NOT a request for quote-
USDA, ARS, Pullman, WA intends to award a sole source purchase order to Cellular Technology Limited, 20521 Chagrin BLVD, Shaker Heights, OH 44122 for a Immunospot S6. The lmmunospot S6 is manufactured and sold only by Cellular Technology Limited (CTL) and is the only analyzer that has been proven to read 4-colors simultaneously. The motorized lens and auto centering setting allows for an accurate,precise and easy method to assay multiple different substrate platforms including 384,96,48,24, 12 and 6 well plates as well as hema and histo slides. The variable resolution settings offsets large file sizes yet maintain capability of capturing 25 megapixels which can recognize over 11,000 spots per well - this is coupled with the ability to detect up to 24 unique fluorescent light source combinations.  The system is equipped with a quality control module and intelligent counting parameters (sensitivity, auto-gating, artifact recognition, background balance and region of interest as well as a unique cell counting protocol/module. 

Our justification to award is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

All inquiries on this action can be submitted in writing via email to brian.fien@ars.usda.gov NO LATER THAN 30 July 2015 @ 11:30PM PST. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.