HSC/YAK, 8107 13th St, Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5218

K -- ENGINEERING SERVICES TO RUGGEDIZE A THERMOCYCLER SOL FD2050-98-R-72087 DUE 051598 POC Juan A. Villarreal, Contracting Specialist, (210) 536-4907, FAX # (210)536-4563 This acquisition is for engineering services and related test reports to ruggedize a Commercial, Off-The-Self Advanced pathogen Identification Device (thermocycler) for use in a deployable environment. A firm-fixed price contract is contemplated. This item must have the ability to identify extremlely small specimen quantities of pathogens in less than two hours and to operate in a deployable environment for field evaluation. It must allow for real-time reaction analysis, eliminating the need to perform both DNA amplification and separate product anayisis. It must weigh less than 40 pounds and be operational within 30 minutes of arrival on site. During the reaction process it must display: cycle temperature, cycle number, quantitation data, and reaction times. This acquisition will be negotiated on a sole source basis with Idaho Technology, of Idaho Falls, ID pursuant to FAR 6.302-1; Services are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Telephone, fax, and e-mail inquiries are welcome. Contact Jaun A. Villarreal at (210)536-4907; fax; (210) 536-4563, e-mail; villarj@hermes.brooks.af.mil. Your response is requested by 15 May 98 to Juan A. Villarreal, Contract Specialist, HSC/Human System Program Office/YAC, Bldg 728, 8107 13th Street, Brooks AFB TX 78235-5218. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. See notes 22, 23, and 26. (0121)

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