Intent to Sole Source Pseudorabies Test Kits

Pursuant to FAR 13.106(b), USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), intends to award a sole source supply contract in that only one source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements. The contract will be a firm-fixed price contract under FAR PART 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items with Calbiotech Veterinary Diagnostics, 10463 Austin Drive, Spring Valley, CA, 91978 for Autolex PRV testing kits. The statement of work (SOW) and sole source justification are attached. The requirement is essential to meeting the government's needs. This is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources capable providing the supply item listed above (and detailed in the attached SOW and justification) may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The response must explain completely and in detail how the item meets each characteristic indicated in the justification and SOW (see attached). Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. The Government will not reimburse participants for information they provide. This is a notice of intent to sole source with fair opportunity for all responsible sources to see the solicitation and respond if capable. Information provided is strictly voluntary. Please email responses to Patricia Simon at patricia.m.simon@aphis.usda.gov no later than the time indicated below. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Closing date for submission is 09/10/2018, at 10:00 a.m. central time. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 325413 with a small business size standard of less than 1250 employees.