Contract

1232SA26Q0987 - Notice of Intent to make Award on a Sole Source Basis S8 Cell Sorter USDA ARS MWA St. Paul MN

Agency: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF / AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 9 days (Jul 27, 2026)
Posted: Jul 14, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 334516

What this contract is for

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. No solicitation will be issued. Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Responses are to be received within five (5) calendar days of this notice. No telephone calls are being accepted. The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Midwest Area, intends to award on a single source basis. Purchase order type will be a Firm Fixed Price awarded to Becton, Dickinson, and Co. This is for a FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter. NAICS Code is 334516. Period of Performance is estimated to be 120 days after receipt of order. Award is in accordance FAR 12.204.

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