Platinum TAQ DNA Polymerase kit, 5000 reactions per kit
ID: PlatinumTaqType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA)PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVCROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, USA

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Medical Equipment and Supplies ManufacturingT (3391)

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IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract to Life Technologies Inc. for the provision of the Platinum TAQ DNA Polymerase kit, which supports 5000 reactions per kit. This procurement is specifically aimed at supporting the BioWatch Laboratory Operations, highlighting the critical role of this reagent in public health and safety initiatives. Interested vendors are invited to express their capabilities by emailing Leslie Lucas at leslie.lucas@hhs.gov by 10:00 am EST on September 18, 2024, although the government reserves the right to proceed without competition under the authority of specific federal regulations.

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    Leslie Lucas
    (443) 947-6076
    (410) 642-3566
    leslie.lucas@psc.hhs.gov
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