i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
ii. AG-0202-S-13-0001 is issued as a request for quotation.
iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 05-43.
iv. No set-aside used
v. Provide the following as indicated below:
We believe Illumina to be the sole manufacturer of a custom-designed high density bead chip, containing between 3,072 and 90,000 attempted bead types corresponding to pre-selected loci with 24 samples per BeadChip, referred to as Infinium iSelectHD Custom BeadChip and the sole manufacturer of the chemical reagents for the Infinium iSelectHD BeadChip. If you believe you can provide the brand name Illumina Infinium iSelectHD Custom BeadChip for use in an ongoing research project, please submit a quote for (14) units of 2-pack, 48 samples, Catalog # WG-401-1001 Product Description: Infinium iSelectHD 1x24 sample Custom BeadChip (2-pack, 48-samples) Species: Wheat; and Illumina reagents required for processing. Generic iSelectHD part number to be replaced with a custom part number corresponding to the specific SNP list.
vii. Deliver 8 to 12 weeks from award and receipt of both the purchase order and final SNP list. USDA-ARS will accept final delivery within 3 months.
viii. Commercial Items Clauses apply to this acquisition. (See attached.)
ix. Please fill out and return AGAR 452.209-70 of Commercial Items Clauses with quote.
x. Total invoice cost is expected to be less than $50,000.
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