Notice of Intent; Level 4 Service Agreement for MVS-500 Instruments
ID: SHOPPR25001403Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONDIVISION 0700QUANTICO, VA, 22135, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1f1476bd2574421bad34be15b30b08f7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for a Level 4 Service Agreement with Advanced Instruments, LLC for their Multichannel Verification System (MVS-500). This service agreement is crucial for the FBI's Laboratory Division, as it ensures the accuracy and reliability of liquid handling robots used in DNA sample preparation, thereby complying with the FBI’s Quality Assurance Standards. The contract will cover essential services such as annual calibration recertification and preventive maintenance for three MVS instruments, reflecting the FBI's commitment to operational integrity in forensic analysis. Interested vendors may submit capability statements or proposals to Bryan Lane at bvlane@fbi.gov by March 20th, 2025, although Advanced Instruments is currently the only capable source for this requirement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bryan Lane
    (703) 632-8071
    bvlane@fbi.gov
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    SAM NOI 3 MVS500.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks to justify a sole-source purchase of a Level 4 Service Agreement with Advanced Instruments, LLC for their Artel Multichannel Verification System (MVS). This agreement is essential for the Laboratory Division's DNA processing units, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of liquid handling robots used in DNA sample preparation. The MVS-500 plays a critical role in verifying the precision of the robots' pipetting, complying with the FBI’s Quality Assurance Standards. As Advanced Instruments is the sole manufacturer and service provider, no market competition exists. The FBI plans to post a Notice of Intent on SAM.gov to allow other vendors to express interest, although Advanced Instruments remains the only capable source. The agreement includes services such as annual calibration recertification and preventive maintenance for three MVS instruments. The Contracting Officer will confirm the fairness of the proposed pricing before awarding the contract. The initiative reflects the FBI’s commitment to operational integrity and efficiency in handling DNA samples, ensuring both compliance and accuracy in forensic analysis.
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