Testing for nhanes samples -university of florida

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32610, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Award is subject to Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) approval.

This procurement is for testing for NHANES samples as follow: 1) Analyze 9,500 serum samples from the NHANES repository fluorescent anti-nuclear antibodies (FANA) using unique validated approaches within 2 years of delivery (June 1, 2015-May 31, 2017) of the samples to the contractor.

Testing for FANA by validated methods is needed for the Environmental Autoimmune Group's research studies of NHANES samples at the NIEHS. Environmental risk factors for autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases will be greatly inhibited by not using the unique NHANES cohorts as proposed. . Ordering from another source would compromise experiments and testing from the last 4 years and compromise the integrity of data The NIEHS shall receive summary charts and electronic database and results in an excel spreadsheet of the findings

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Respond to this requirement by submitting written capabilities/specifications to the Purchasing Agent at the address stated below.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 8 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative responses are received within 8 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Illumina, Inc. The NAICS Code/Size is 611310/27.5M. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition threshold of $150,000. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Valarie K. Sims via email sims3@niehs.nih.gov.*****