Notice of Intent to Sole Source to 10X Genomics
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5fdf20f255974eb8946e71107530b3d9/view
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source contract to 10x Genomics Inc. for the procurement of high-resolution spatial transcriptomics equipment, specifically the Visium CytAssist bundle and the Visium HD. This procurement is essential for the ongoing research activities within the university's biology department, as these specialized products are critical for maintaining the functionality and continuity of their research efforts. 10x Genomics Inc. is the only known source for these products, which ensures that USU professors, researchers, and students have access to the necessary resources. Interested parties may submit proposals demonstrating the potential for competition until 4:00 PM on December 24, 2024, with the procurement process following FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). For further inquiries, contact Joshua Broadman at joshua.broadman@usuhs.edu or Tina Guillot at tina.guillot@usuhs.edu.

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    Joshua Broadman
    joshua.broadman@usuhs.edu
    Tina Guillot
    tina.guillot@usuhs.edu
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source contract to 10x Genomics Inc. for the procurement of high-resolution spatial transcriptomics equipment, specifically the Visium CytAssist bundle and the Visium HD. These products are critical for ongoing research within the university's biology department. The justification for this sole-source contract is based on 10x Genomics Inc. being the only provider of these specialized products, which are essential for the functionality and continuity of research activities at USU. Interested parties may submit proposals against this notice until 4:00 PM on December 24, 2024, provided they demonstrate that competition could be beneficial to the government. This notice follows the federal procedures outlined in FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for procurement processes. Overall, the document outlines a specific procurement need within a government entity and ensures transparency in potential competitive procurement opportunities.
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