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.