A determination not to compete this proposed contract was made pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a)(1). Life Technologies Corporation is the only known business that can provide consumables for the National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute's existing Life Technologies Corporation genetic analyzer equipment. Supplies must be specifically designed for use with the aforementioned equipment, must not void equipment warranties and must not interfere with sample readings. The following items are intended to be included in this requirement:

FG,GENESCAN-600 LIZ SIZE STD KIT
FG,3130 POP-7, 3.5ml
FG,CAPILLARY ARRAY 16 x 36cm
FG,BUFFER (10X) WITH EDTA 25ML
FG,HI-DI FORMAMIDE 25mL BOTTLE
BDT V3.1 RR-100 & SEQ BUFFER EACH
CUSTOM,PRISM PRIMER PAIR 80,000 PICOMOLE
SW,GENEMAPPER CLIENT (ADDL LICENSE - NO DOCS)
TaqMan MGB PROBE 20,000 PMOLES
SEQUENCE DETECTION PRIMER, 80,000 PICOMO
FG,50mL TAQMAN UNIV PCR MSTR MIX,NO UNG
FG,10PK TAQMAN UNIV PCR MSTR MIX,NO UNG
FG,SYBR GREEN PCR MASTER MIX, 50ML
DS-33 Matrix Standard Kit (Dye Set G5)
FG,384 WELL CLR RX PLT W/BRCD BULK PK
BULKPACK 96-WELL RXN PLATES, 50XN8010560
FG,OPTICAL ADHESIVE COVERS EACH
FG,384-WELL CLEAR RXN PLATE with barcode
MICROAMP CLEAR ADHESIVE FILM, 100 PC
TF,96-WELL OPTICAL PLATE BULK PK(500 PLT) with barcode
MICROAMP 96-WELL RXN PLATE - no BARCODE (500 plates)
MicroAmp® Optical 96-Well Reaction Plate with Barcode (20 plates)
FG,7700 COMPRESSION PAD KIT EACH
Custom TaqMan SNP Assays, Non-Human SM
Custom TaqMan SNP Assays, Non-Human ME
RNALATER 100 ML EACH
3730 - 36 cm 48 capillary array
3730 - Pop-7 (10x28 ml)
Plate retainer - Septa seal - 96 well (set of 4)
Plate base - Septa seal - 96 well (set of 4)
plate septa - 96 well (set of 20)
3730 running buffer, 10X (500 ml)
OpenArray® Plate Adaptor for Dual Flat Block GeneAmp® PCR System 9700
OpenArray® Plate Compression Pad for Dual Flat Block GeneAmp® PCR System 9700
TaqMan OpenArray Genotyping Plate, custom format 16 (10 pack)
TaqMan OpenArray Genotyping Plate, custom format 32 (10 pack)
TaqMan OpenArray Genotyping Plate, custom format 64 (10 pack)
TaqMan OpenArray Genotyping Plate, custom format 128 (10 pack)
OpenArray 384 well sample Plates, barcoded (10 plates)
OpenArray 384 well sample Plates (10 plates)
OpenArray® AccuFill^TM System Tips (10 boxes)
TaqMan® OpenArray® Genotyping Master Mix
QuantStudio^TM OpenArray® Plate Press
Proflex Dual 384-well PCR System
Proflex Dual 384-well PCR System

This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, only one source is reasonably available. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for these item is 334516.

This notice of intent is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. No award will be made on the basis of quotations or offers received in response to this notice.

Interested parties may submit their interest and capabilities no later than Monday June 10, 2019 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. E-mail statements will be accepted but senders are responsible for ensuring the complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquiries shall be sent via e-mail to: [email protected]. The government contemplates an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with firm-fixed price orders for Life Technologies 3130xl, Open Array and AccuFill Supplies.

The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the government not to compete this action is based on this notice and solely within the discretion of the government.

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