Notice to Intent Sole Source - PromethION 2 Integrated

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Government Scientific Source for the purchase of the Oxford Nanopore PromethION 2 Integrated long read sequencing instrument and reagents. The instrument will be used to detect DNA mutations, DNA structural abnormalities, and DNA methylation in patient samples. The contract is valued at $80,959.36 and is considered a one-time purchase. The NIH has determined that Government Scientific Source is the only responsible source that can provide the required instrument and reagents. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The contract is for a specific instrument and reagents for long read sequencing • The instrument will be used for testing patient samples • The contract is valued at $80,959.36 • The purchase is considered a one-time purchase • The NIH has determined that Government Scientific Source is the only responsible source