Reference Number: NHLBI-CSB-AR-2012-242-CSP

Title: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Diagenode, Inc. for the SX-8G IP Star Compact Equipment.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Office of Acquisitions (OA), on behalf of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis and award a contract, for the SX-8G IP Star Compact Equipment to Diagenode, Inc., 400 Morris Ave Suite 101, Denville, NJ 07834-1362, under the authority of (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1. "(b) Soliciting from a single source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

This announcement constitutes the only notice; proposals are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60, July 26, 2012.

The corresponding NAICS code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 500 Employees.

The basis for the sole source determination:
The sole source determination is based on the fact that the SX-8G IP Star Compact Equipment is sold exclusively by Diagenode. This automated technology was developed and patented by Diagenode, and its exclusive development partners. Diagenode has exclusive access to commercialize this epigentics workstation.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, in writing, no later than the response date. Written responses to this notice shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement. Written responses shall reference this Notice of Intent No. NHLBI-CSB-AR-2012-242-CSP and may be submitted electronically NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME August 13, 2012 to the Contract Specialist, Caitlin Palmer at: [email protected].
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.

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