NOI to Sole Source - Qiagen IPA Analysis Match Software.
ID: 0012247812Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8d627a0778fd4d048855428727c3f009/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 21, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, intends to award a sole source contract to Qiagen LLC for the procurement of Qiagen IPA Analysis Match Software. This software is crucial for the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases as it facilitates the analysis and integration of complex biological data, including gene expression and proteomics, and is necessary for renewing five existing software licenses. Qiagen LLC is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement due to its proprietary capabilities and extensive knowledge database, which are essential for biomarker discovery in funded projects. Interested vendors may submit capability statements by April 21, 2025, to the designated contacts, Grant Gratton and Jayme Fletcher, via email, as no solicitation document will be issued.

Point(s) of Contact
Grant Gratton
grant.a.gratton.civ@health.mil
Jayme Fletcher
jayme.l.fletcher2.civ@health.mil
Files
No associated files provided.
Lifecycle
Title
Type
NOI to Sole Source - Qiagen IPA Analysis Match Software.
Currently viewing
Special Notice
Similar Opportunities
Qiagen Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services for the DCPH-A Laboratory Sciences Directorate
Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to Qiagen LLC for the provision of maintenance and repair services for Qiagen equipment utilized by the Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen (DCPH-A). The procurement encompasses annual preventative maintenance, unlimited repair services using Qiagen certified parts, software support, and technical assistance for laboratory instruments critical to the DCPH-A's mission of conducting comprehensive analyses for public health. This specialized service is essential as Qiagen LLC is the sole original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorized to provide these services, ensuring the integrity and functionality of the equipment used in environmental and industrial hygiene assessments. Interested parties must submit capability statements by 11:00 AM EDT on May 8, 2025, to the primary contact, Brandon Roebuck, at brandon.m.roebuck.civ@health.mil, as no competitive proposals will be solicited for this requirement.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source - USAMRDC/DHA Marketing Tool Subscription
Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), intends to issue a sole source contract to Global Action Alliance Inc for a Marketing Tool Subscription aimed at supporting the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command and the Defense Health Agency. This subscription will provide access to a commercial Artificial Intelligence tool designed to assist licensing professionals in identifying biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies that are suitable for licensing Department of Defense intellectual property, offering insights into patents, clinical trials, and company data. The procurement underscores the significance of technological advancements and partnerships in military medical research and development. Interested parties are encouraged to submit evidence of comparable services by the specified deadline; otherwise, the sole source award will proceed. For further inquiries, contact Skylar Wells at skylar.a.wells2.civ@health.mil.
Using Protease Cascades to Detect Protein Targets
Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, is seeking to award a sole source contract to Potomac Affinity Proteins, LLC for the development and testing of a protease cascade designed to detect protein targets in environmental samples. This innovative research requirement involves the use of target-specific antibodies or related ligands to aggregate protein targets and initiate a signal cascade, which is critical for advancing biotechnology applications in health and safety. The contract will be awarded without further competition unless other capable sources respond by the deadline of 12:00 PM EST on May 6, 2025, with evidence of their ability to meet the requirements. Interested parties should direct their inquiries to Tara Borntreger at tara.j.borntreger.civ@health.mil or Jayme Fletcher at jayme.l.fletcher2.civ@health.mil.
6640--FY 25 Short Term Emergency Contract Molecular Random Access Analyzer
Buyer not available
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Cepheid for a Short Term Emergency procurement of a Molecular Random Access Analyzer, specifically the Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity Reagents and Consumables. This procurement is conducted under FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, emphasizing the need for efficient acquisition of critical laboratory equipment. The selected vendor must demonstrate technical capability to meet the government's requirements, with responses due by January 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested parties should submit their technical packages to Contract Specialist Darrin Alexander at darrin.alexander2@va.gov, noting that the government will not compensate for the information provided.
Microbial Testing Supplies - Bridge Contract
Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking to award a sole-source bridge contract for microbial testing supplies to Biomerieux Inc., covering the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This procurement is essential for the William Beaumont Army Medical Center Laboratory, as it involves leasing a microbial identification analyzer and a mass spectrometer, along with necessary reagents and middleware/server interface provision. The unique requirements for ATO authorization on DHA networks necessitate this sole-source approach, as Biomerieux is the only contractor capable of meeting these needs without service disruption. Interested parties can contact Troy Loge at troy.a.loge.civ@health.mil or Robyn Villafranco at Robyn.A.Villafranco.civ@health.mil for further details, with the total contract value estimated at $213,334.67.
COVID-19, Influenza A/B, Seasonal Influenza A subtyping, Influenza A/H5 and Influenza A/H7 Extraction Reagents
Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, through the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC), intends to award a sole-source contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for the procurement of essential supplies required for COVID-19 and various influenza detection assays. This contract encompasses the purchase of reagents for 1,000 extraction reactions every two months over a total of six shipments, amounting to 6,000 reactions, with a total funding of $52,920 allocated from Navy Fiscal Year 2025 funds. The unique qualifications of Roche Diagnostics necessitate this sole-source acquisition, as their products are the only ones meeting the required diagnostic grade quality, thereby excluding competitive bidding under applicable regulations. Interested parties may contact Shamai Carter at shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil or Deborah Sharpe at deborah.m.sharpe2.civ@health.mil for further information.
Molecular Diagnostics Analyzer and Reagents for detection of the Antibodies and Pathogens
Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for a contract to provide a Molecular Diagnostics Analyzer and Reagents for the detection of antibodies and pathogens, including Herpes simplex virus (HSV 1 and 2), congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), Candida auris, and Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV). The procurement aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities at the Joint Base Lewis McChord Health Contracting Branch by acquiring FDA-approved systems that can perform qualitative nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) with rapid results and minimal downtime. This initiative is critical for improving patient care and operational efficiency in public health laboratories. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities statements and relevant information to Cindy Means at cindy.j.means.civ@health.mil by the specified deadline, as this sources sought notice is for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation.
HemaComply Software Maintenance and Support Services
Buyer not available
The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to award a firm-fixed-price contract for HemaComply Software Maintenance and Support Services on a sole-source basis to Hema Terra Technologies LLC. The contract aims to provide ongoing maintenance and support for HemaComply software applications, which are critical for ensuring compliance with FDA regulations in blood donor operations and managing electronic records for NIH patients and blood donors. This software is essential for the Department of Transfusion Medicine's operations, which include the collection of blood and blood components for biomedical research and patient treatment. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements to Shasheshe Goolsby at shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov by April 30, 2025, at 6:30 AM EST, as this is not a request for quotation and no solicitation will be issued.
Thermo Fisher PMA
Buyer not available
The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Life Technologies Corporation, a division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, for preventative maintenance services on laboratory instruments used in DNA analysis. This procurement is essential for the FBI's Laboratory Division, particularly the Biometrics Analysis Section, which relies on Thermo Fisher's unique equipment and services that are critical for processing DNA samples. The contract will cover a base year and four one-year option periods, extending from April 2025 through April 2030, with the decision for sole-source procurement justified by the proprietary nature of Thermo Fisher's technology and the significant costs associated with transitioning to alternative systems. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Contracting Officer Adelle Bolton at albolton@fbi.gov by May 7, 2025, to express their interest, although the government retains discretion over the competitive procurement process.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO LIMIT SOURCES- SYSMEX MAINTENANCE
Buyer not available
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Sysmex America Inc. for the maintenance of the Sysmex hematology analyzer, Model 1000i AL, including all necessary reagents, controls, and calibration materials. This procurement is critical as Sysmex America Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the hematology analyzers and the proprietary reagents required for their operation, with only certified Sysmex service engineers authorized to perform maintenance on this equipment. Interested parties may submit a capability statement or quotation for consideration, but no competitive solicitation will be issued; responses must demonstrate that competition would be beneficial to the government. For further inquiries, contact Shanna Guillen at shanna.m.guillen.civ@health.mil or call 406-788-7837.