The National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, on behalf of the Analytical Chemistry Division, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106(b)(1), with Savillex Corporation of Minnetonka, MN for PFA Teflon Jars with Recessed Lids. Sole source determination is based on the following: The PFA Teflon Jars with recessed Lids are used in continuing research projects that began in 1987. These jars are used to store tissues collected in the field for long term archival and for contaminants analysis. The jars must be identical, as there are 2 facilities that utilize the jars for analyzing and results. Data compatibility would be compromised if other jars were used. The racking systems (boxes and tubes) have been specially created for the dimensions of the jars to fit inside each rack type. Savillex Corporation is the sole manufacturer and sole distributor of the PFA Teflon Jars. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, responses received by March 27, 2006, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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