The statutory authority for this sole source acquisition is 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1- only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirement. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541711, Research and Development in Biotechnology. The period of performance for this procurement is 4 months.

Human Biomolecular Research Institute (HBRI) holds the patent for synthesis of pesticide-peptide adducts and has published papers on novel solid support synthesis methods for these peptides and has published several peer-reviewed manuscripts. No other company holds this patent.

As a result of this synopsis, no competitive solicitation will be posted on FedBizOpps. We will issue only one solicitation to the Human Biomolecular Research Institute. However, all responsible sources that believe they can meet these requirements may submit their capabilities/qualifications statement to provide the services to Vallerie Redd VIA E-MAIL ONLY at [email protected] with the solicitation number 99545 referenced in the subject line NO LATER THAN August 30, 2011.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action will be based on responses to this notice and are solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.