B--Notice of Intent to Sole Source: eDNA TempO-Seq Platform
ID: 68HE0B24Q0145Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYORD SIMPLIFIED ACQ BRANCH (SAB)RESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (B510)

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https://sam.gov/opp/89e8a50250fa4791a651ea21ae67d03b/view
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    Presolicitation ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY is planning to procure the eDNA TempO-Seq Platform. This platform is typically used for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The platform will be used for special studies and analysis related to environmental assessments. For more information, please contact Choate, Agnes at Choate.Agnes@epa.gov or 919-541-2579.

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    Choate, Agnes
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    Choate.Agnes@epa.gov
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