Genotyping calves born in 2017 on the GeneSeek Bovine LD ~50K SNP chip panel. Genotyping would be for 715 total offspring. Samples for genotyping will be submitted in 2 shipments 2 to 3 weeks apart: first shipment will be for 420 samples from the CGC herd and second shipment will be 295 samples from the heterosis herd. Neogen Corporation is a private provider of DNA testing for animal agribusiness and veterinary medicine Company based in Lansing, Michigan.

Pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency requirements. The services will be provided for the USDA-ARS-NPA, Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Res LA, 243 Fort Keogh Road, Miles City, MT. 59301. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on or about July 27, 2017. This Notice of Intent is not considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  The Government will consider all responses received by 1:00PM Eastern Time, July 26, 2017. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Inquiries will only be accepted via email/ mail to the Contracting Officer at the following address: