66--NM SOUTHWESTERN NATIVE ARC MiSeq i100 Plus System
ID: DOIFFBO250017Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

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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/5476dd987a404fbca2730b10a258b63b/view
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to award a sole source contract for the purchase of a MiSeq i100 Plus System from Illumina, Inc. This procurement is necessary for the eDNA detection capabilities of the Service-wide Molecular Laboratory Network (MLN), requiring standard equipment and protocols that only Illumina can provide as the sole manufacturer and supplier. The contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for procurement from only one responsible source. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a statement of capabilities to Dana Arnold at dana_arnold@fws.gov by email only, as this opportunity does not constitute a solicitation for competitive quotes.

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    Arnold, Dana
    (571) 547-3405
    dana_arnold@fws.gov
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