This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within ten days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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. The reference number for this acquisition is F1J3AS6235A300. The solicitation document, provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-13 (28 September 2006) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement change notice 20061004. It is the Offeror's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 423490 with a small business size standard: 100 employees. Please identify whether or not you are a small or large business based upon this NAICS. This commercial acquisition is for Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: M1M Analyzer (2ea), Manufacturer (Mfr), Bioveris Corp., CLIN 0002: M-series Reagent Package (2ea), Mfr; Bioveris Corp., CLIN 0003: BV Sample Preparation Filter Units (2ea), Mfr; Bioveris Corp., CLIN 0004: Bio Verify Tubes (2ea), Mfr; Bioveris Corp., and CLIN 0005; Shipping and Handling charges. The type of contract anticipated is firm-fixed price. This acquisition is for the deliver of the M1M Analyzer and associated components to Bldg 1163, Brooks City-Base, TX, 78235, FOB destination. The following FAR and DFAR Clauses apply to this combined synopsis solicitation and any subsequent award: 52.212-1 (Jan 2006), Instructions to Offerors Commercial; 52.212-2 (Jan 1999), Evaluation - Commercial Items (Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price); 52.212-3 (Jun 2006), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Offerors must submit a completed copy with their offer), http://orca.bpn.gov; 52.212-4 (Sep 2005), Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5 (Aug 2006), Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes of executive Orders - Commercial Items. To view the clauses in full text, visit http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. A due date for offers will be 4:30pm, central time, 3 November 2006. Offers may be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected]. Please email or call, (210) 536-5774, any questions/comments to Mr. Steven Allee.

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