Eurofin's EvoCard for DNA Sequencing
ID: N0017323Q0539Type: Justification
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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/d5fe86f5dc264d84a43cd92b55dd8091/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), is seeking to procure EVOcards from Eurofins Genomics through a sole-source acquisition due to urgent and compelling needs. These EVOcards are essential for acquiring oligonucleotides, synthesized genes, and sequencing reactions, which are critical for ongoing research in molecular biology, biotechnology, and DNA nanotechnology. The NRL requires a rapid 24-hour turnaround for these specialized products to avoid disruptions in vital research related to biothreats and emerging diseases, with Eurofins identified as the only viable source capable of meeting this requirement. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Brandon Zellers at brandon.zellers@nrl.navy.mil.

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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) seeks to procure EVOcards from Eurofins Genomics, justifying a sole-source acquisition due to urgent and compelling needs. These cards facilitate the acquisition of oligonucleotides, synthesized genes, and sequencing reactions crucial for molecular biology, biotechnology, and DNA nanotechnology research. The NRL requires a 24-hour turnaround, which only Eurofins can meet, to prevent research standstills affecting critical Navy Laboratory work on biothreats and emerging diseases. The specialized products are vital for DoD-important protein production, threat detection, and sensor development. A Notice of Intent posted on Sam.gov received no responses, confirming Eurofins as the sole viable source for these essential services.
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