The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Qiagen, LLC for the IPA Analysis Match Explorer CL software, which is essential for their research needs. This unique software requirement is deemed to have only one responsible source capable of fulfilling the government's specifications, highlighting its critical role in NIEHS's operations. The contract is set for a performance period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, and interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a capability statement by December 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST to Joseph Williams at joseph.williams2@nih.gov. No solicitation package is available, and the government's decision on whether to pursue a competitive procurement will be based on the responses received.

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.  
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park,NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Qiagen, LLC, 19300 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874-1415, UEI: W2GLKC92ZH73. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901 as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)- Only One Responsible Source.

This purchase is for: IPA Analysis Match Explorer CL (Access and Service Agreement). This is a unique software requirement with only one source available which can meet the government’s needs.

Period of Performance: 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2027

This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for quotes. Notwithstanding, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS requirement, may submit capability statement. Responses to this posting must be submitted via email to joseph.williams2@nih.gov, by December 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

A determination by the Government not to compete this contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will only be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Mr. Joseph Williams at the above email address.

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