NOTICE of INTENT to Award on a Sole Source Basis- iTAQ Univ SYBR 1-STEP kits, 500 reactions
ID: 12905B25NOI1146443Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS AFM APDBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (325998)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c6aeb9dd7a6f4932b1759199900260ec/view
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of iTAQ Universal SYBR Green One-Step kits from Bio-Rad Laboratories. This procurement is essential for ongoing long-term expression analysis in research, as the specific kits are exclusively manufactured by Bio-Rad, and acquiring an alternative mid-experiment could disrupt result consistency. The estimated cost for 500 reactions totals $19,373, and the period of performance is expected to be within 30 days of the award date. Interested parties may submit documentation to Shelley C Steen at shelley.steen@usda.gov within seven calendar days of this notice, as no solicitation will be issued.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shelley C Steen
    15105596350
    shelley.steen@usda.gov
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has prepared a sole source justification for procuring the iTAQ Univ SYBR 1-STEP Kit from Bio-Rad Laboratories due to the product being exclusively manufactured and sold by Bio-Rad. This kit is essential for ongoing long-term expression analysis in research, and acquiring an alternative kit mid-experiment could disrupt result consistency. Comprehensive market research confirmed that no other suppliers offer this specific kit. The document includes procurement history showing successful past orders from Bio-Rad, with pricing escalating from $315.20 in 2017 to $420.75 in 2018. The estimated current cost for 500 reactions totals $19,373 after discount. The justification, approved by relevant contracting officers, emphasizes the lack of competition for this unique product and recommends proceeding with sole-source procurement to ensure uninterrupted research progress. The document elaborates on market research considerations and concludes with a firm recommendation to proceed with Bio-Rad as the sole contractor for this requirement.
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