USA Scientific TempPlate PCR Plates

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to award a one-time, sole-source contract to USA Scientific Inc. for the purchase of TempPlate 96-well semi-skirted PCR plates. The FBI utilizes highly specialized automated instrumentation for processing DNA samples, and these systems have been fully validated to operate exclusively with USA Scientific TempPlate PCR plates. The use of any alternative PCR plate would require complete revalidation of the automated processing system, resulting in significant operational downtime and delays in uploading DNA profiles to the National DNA Index System (NDIS). • The contract is for a one-time purchase of TempPlate PCR plates. • The FBI uses automated instrumentation for processing DNA samples. • The systems have been validated to operate exclusively with USA Scientific TempPlate PCR plates. • Alternative PCR plates would require revalidation of the automated processing system. • The contract is sole-source, but other responsible sources may submit capability statements.