OligoCard for DNA Sequencing
ID: N0017323P3215Type: Justification
AwardedJan 9, 2023
Award #:N0017323P3215
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/3c852966da3846c2b1b5d26321696a8f/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), is seeking a sole-source procurement of OligoCards from Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) for critical research purposes. This acquisition, valued between $10,000 and $250,000, is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) due to the urgent need for specialized oligonucleotides and comprehensive sequencing services that only IDT can provide. The OligoCards are vital for advancing molecular biology, biotechnology, and DNA nanotechnology research, particularly in areas such as protein production, threat detection, and sensor development for the Department of Defense. Interested parties can reach out to Brandon Zellers at brandon.zellers@nrl.navy.mil for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    Brandon Zellers
    brandon.zellers@nrl.navy.mil
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    The U.S. Department of Navy's Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Code 6900, requires a sole-source procurement of OligoCards from Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT). This acquisition, exceeding $10,000 but under $250,000, is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) due to the urgent and exclusive nature of IDT's offerings. The OligoCards are essential for molecular biology, biotechnology, and DNA nanotechnology research, enabling critical work on protein production for DoD, threat detection, and sensor development. IDT is the only vendor capable of meeting the stringent requirements, including specialized oligonucleotides, gene fragments, and comprehensive sequencing services (Sanger, whole genome, amplicon, RNA-Seq) across various platforms (Illumina, PacBio, MinION/GridION), with a crucial 24-hour turnaround. This rapid delivery is vital to prevent research halts and missed deadlines, particularly for critical Navy Laboratory research on novel biothreats impacting warfighter safety.
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