Notice of Intent to Sole Source for 10X Genomics, Inc. Reagents Department (CCMD)
ID: 25-007587Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

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IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract to 10X Genomics, Inc. for the procurement of specialized reagents necessary for a critical research project on the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on human brain tissues. The required products include proprietary kits such as the Dual Index Kit TS Set A and GEM-X Flex Gene Expression Kits, which are essential for isolating and amplifying RNA at the single-cell level, and are uniquely suited for the NIH's modified protocols compliant with Biosafety Level 3 requirements. This acquisition is crucial for maintaining the continuity of research and patient care, as any substitutions could lead to significant delays and require extensive re-validation. Interested parties capable of providing similar products may submit a capability statement to Tasha Lowe at lowet2@mail.nih.gov by June 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

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