The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Affymetrix INC, Santa Clara, CA 95051, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 1) # 900532 - (3 pk) Drosophila Genome 2.0 Array 6 pk GeneChip; 2) # 900554 - Array Yeast Genome 2.0, 6 pk (3 PG); 3) #900467 Human Genome U133 plus 2.0 Array, GC contains 30 GC HG-U133 (2 bx) ; 3) #900554 Array, Yeast Genome 2.0, 6pk ( 3 pk) ; 4) Delivery charges. These items are to be used on existing Affymetrix Eukaryotic GeneChip system for an ongoing research project. Ordering from another source would compromise on-going experiments and compromise the integrity of data. Any firm believing itself capable of providing these services may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 10 days of date of notice to Tanya Shields at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 10 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Affymetrix INC. The NAICS Code/Size is 325414/500. 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 $100,000. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Tanya Shields via email [email protected].*****

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