66--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. FWS WHITNEY GENETICS LAB intends to award a sole source purchase order to Agilent Technologies, Inc. to furnish: 4200 Tape Station 4200 TapeStation instrument including laptop PC, software, vortexer, accessories, plastic consumables, user information and Installation and Familiarization. Depth 510 mm Dimensions (WxDxH) 435 mm x 510 mm x 445 mm Height 445 mm Line Frequency 50-60 Hz Line Voltage 100-240 VAC Number of Samples per Run Any number between 1-96 Power Consumption 50 VA Weight 25.5 kg Width 435 mm The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of $41.5 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: ’ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. The point of contact is: Jack Skogen, email: john_skogen@ios.doi.gov Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject’ line of your email. This notice will close on: 4/30/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.