Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Acquisition of Gel/Membrane Digital Imager and Analysis System

The USDA Agricultural Research Service’s National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Azure Biosystems for one Azure 300 Gel/Membrane Digital Imager and Analysis System, including a light table, analysis software, and shipping. The system must meet strict technical specifications (size ≤ 50 × 60 × 40 cm, built‑in touchscreen, 9.1 MP CCD sensor cooled to –50 °C, dual‑wavelength UV transillumination, automatic focusing, safety door sensor, and full software capability). Delivery is required within 90 days of award to the USDA facility in Ames. Interested parties may submit a capability statement by the closing date of the notice. • Sole‑source acquisition under FAR 13.106‑1(b)(1) (below SAT) • One unit, self‑contained, 120 V, Made‑in‑America • Technical requirements: ≥ 8 MP CCD, UV 302 nm/365 nm, epi‑white & trans‑white illumination, chemiluminescence detection, motorized filter wheel (≥ 6 filters), 50 µm spatial resolution, software for densitometry, molecular‑weight analysis, etc. • Delivery location: USDA ARS NADC, Ames, IA, within 90 days • No competitive proposals; only written capability statements accepted.