66--PA LAMAR NFH & NE FSHRY CTR NOTICE OF INTENT
ID: DOIFFBO250062Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS SAT TEAM 3Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e63a297850744ab98af54abcc22db857/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 7, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) intends to award a sole source contract to Illumina Inc. for the procurement of sequencing reagents, kits, and primers essential for environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis at the Lamar National Fish Hatchery and Northeast Fishery Center in Pennsylvania. The specific items required include the NextSeq 1000/2000 P1 and P2 XLEAP-SBS Reagent Kits, as well as Illumina DNA/RNA UD Indexes Sets A-D, which are critical for maintaining uniformity in lab operations and ensuring quality assurance in data generated from various aquatic invasive species detection projects. Interested parties may submit responses demonstrating the advantages of competition by April 7, 2025, to Lee Ann Riley at lee_riley@fws.gov, as this announcement serves as the official notice of procurement with no intention of compensating for information provided.

Point(s) of Contact
Riley, Lee
(404) 679-4158
lee_riley@fws.gov
Files
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A06_Specifications_for_Supplies_Illumina_03052025_1.pdf
Mar 27, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) focused on the procurement of various genetic sequencing kits and related products manufactured by Illumina, Inc. Key items include the NextSeq 1000/2000 P1 and P2 XLEAP-SBS Reagent Kits, designed for 600 and 100 cycles of sequencing, respectively, with features such as dual indexing and various flow cell configurations. Additionally, the document specifies the Illumina DNA/RNA UD Indexes Sets A-D, providing unique dual indexing capabilities for sample identification. Also highlighted is the NextSeq PhiX Control Kit, which serves as a DNA control for sequencing validation. The delivery of these items must be FOB Destination, with all expenses covered by the contractor. Furthermore, the contractor is responsible for installation, adhering to industry standards without government assistance. The designated delivery location is the Northeast Fishery Center in Lamar, PA, with specific instructions regarding communication prior to delivery. The primary technical point of contact is identified as Samantha Silverbrand, reinforcing the document's focus on ensuring compliance with procurement processes and operational standards for scientific equipment within federal capacities.
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