Quantification Polymerase Chain Reaction Analytical Instrument
ID: FD-2024-323-SN-RBCType: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

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https://sam.gov/opp/5436dec732bc4312aac9477880e845f8/view
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole-source procurement with Remel, Inc., a division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, LLC, for the acquisition of a Quant Studio 5 and a SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler, which are critical for ruminant DNA testing at the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The procurement is necessitated by NOAA's specific requirement for these instruments, as Remel is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the requested equipment. This advanced analytical instrumentation will support projects aimed at quantifying DNA sequences, thereby enhancing natural resource management through improved data on key species and their environmental contexts. Interested parties may submit documentation to the primary contact, Raynier Camerino, at raynier.camerino@noaa.gov within 15 days of this notice, with delivery expected within 30 days from the award date.

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    Raynier Camerino
    (562) 980-4016
    raynier.camerino@noaa.gov
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole-source procurement with Remel, Inc. (a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, LLC) for the purchase of a Quant Studio 5 and a SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler, which are essential for ruminant DNA testing at the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory in Pascagoula, MS. The decision for sole sourcing arises from Remel being the only manufacturer of the required equipment. Delivery is expected within 30 days, including installation and training for usage. The equipment will support projects aimed at quantifying DNA sequences, benefiting natural resource management by providing spatial and temporal data on key species and their environmental contexts. The contract mandates that all work be performed on-site with no government resources provided to the contractor. Additional requirements include adherence to privacy standards, intellectual property rights stipulations, and compliance with IT security measures. The contractor must be an authorized technician familiar with Thermo Fisher Scientific products. This procurement reflects NOAA’s specific technical needs while emphasizing regulatory compliance and data privacy through stringent operational guidelines.
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