Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole source purchase order to Agilent Technologies, Inc. for a 4200 TapeStation instrument. The instrument will be used by the Whitney Genetics Laboratory for metabarcoding analyses in the Early Detection and Monitoring Program. The laboratory currently uses an Agilent TapeStation and needs an additional one to maintain consistency and optimize results. The purchase will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within three calendar days of the publication of this notice.
• The purchase includes a 4200 TapeStation instrument, laptop PC, software, vortexer, accessories, plastic consumables, user information, and installation and familiarization.
• The instrument has specific technical specifications, including dimensions, line frequency, line voltage, and power consumption.
• The laboratory has conducted market research and determined that the Agilent TapeStation is the only machine that meets their needs.
• The purchase is expected to be made at a discounted cost, and the contractor's qualifications and determination of fair and reasonable cost have been evaluated.