Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole source contract to QIAGEN, LLC for the purchase of consumable supplies, including DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits, Investigator Lyse&Spin Basket Kits, Proteinase K, and 2-mL collection tubes. These supplies are essential for sustaining genetic monitoring activities and maintaining continuity of established protocols. The contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
* The contract is for a firm fixed price sole source award.
* The supplies are necessary for environmental DNA (eDNA) detection workflows, genomic DNA extraction, and sample preparation.
* The QIAGEN product line requested matches established workflows and platform requirements.
* No alternate manufacturer provides direct substitutes that fulfill all compatibility, chemical, and performance needs.
* The contract will be awarded under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
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Contact
Carter Duke(Contracting Officer or Procurement Specialist)