Qiagen LLC Reagents and Consumables
ID: NIH-CC-OPC-25-000149Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/267c624ae028455a8c099d256e959b0a/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to Qiagen LLC for the procurement of reagent kits and consumables essential for isolating DNA and RNA from patients' blood samples. The reagents are critical for conducting tests related to hematological disorders and stem cell transplants, supporting both clinical care and research initiatives within the NIH's Department of Laboratory Medicine. This acquisition is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, allowing for a sole-source procurement due to the unique capabilities of Qiagen LLC's products, which have been fully validated for specific assays. Interested vendors capable of providing similar products are encouraged to submit capability statements to Kimala Winfield at kimala.winfield@nih.gov or Malinda Dehner at dehnerm@cc.nih.gov by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kimala Winfield
    (301) 496-7015
    kimala.winfield@nih.gov
    Malinda Dehner
    (301) 594-6320
    dehnerm@cc.nih.gov
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    Attachment 1 List of Supplies 25-000149.docx
    The document lists supplies required for a government procurement, primarily focused on laboratory kits and consumables used in genetic testing and sample preparation. Key items include the ipsogen BCR-ABL1 Mbcr and JAK2 MutaQuant Kits, as well as various QIAsymphony DNA Mini and Midi Kits, highlighting a need for reliable molecular diagnostic tools. Additionally, it specifies filter-tips in multiple sizes and sample prep cartridges, indicating the intent to ensure precision in laboratory workflows. With the item numbers, quantities, and detailed descriptions, the document serves as a clear outline for vendors responding to a request for proposals (RFP). The focus on specific laboratory supplies reflects an overarching goal to support medical and research initiatives through accurate testing and analysis, underlining the government's commitment to public health and scientific advancement.
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