Notice of Intent - Qiagen Master Service Agreement
ID: W91249-12102025Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT GORDONFORT GORDON, GA, 30905, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Qiagen Inc. for the provision of annual preventive maintenance and service repair for Qiagen instruments utilized by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL) and the Quality Management Division (QMDV). This contract will encompass technical support, parts, labor, and software updates to ensure the proper functioning of the instruments, adhering to FBI Quality Assurance Standards and ISO 17025 ANSI-ASQ. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement for a 12-month base year, commencing January 1, 2026, and will be performed at USACIL in Forest Park, GA. Interested parties must submit written responses by 10:00 a.m. on December 15, 2025, to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous; otherwise, the award will proceed without further notice. For inquiries, contact Nina Rachal at nina.m.rachal.civ@army.mil or Shecoriya Byrd at shecoriya.r.byrd.civ@army.mil.

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    This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personnel services contract for annual preventive maintenance and repair of Qiagen instruments used by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL) and the Quality Management Division (QMDV). The contract, a sole-source firm-fixed-price agreement with Qiagen Inc., covers technical support, parts, labor, and software updates to ensure instrumentation functions properly, adhering to FBI Quality Assurance Standards and ISO 17025 ANSI-ASQ. The period of performance is a 12-month base year from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Key requirements include a contractor quality control program, adherence to federal holidays and operating hours (0800-1700, Mon-Fri), and performance at USACIL in Forest Park, GA. Contractor personnel need no security clearance but require escort and must complete AT Level I Awareness and OPSEC training.
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