Sequencing reagents
ID: N00173-1301208962Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

PSC

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f54e1dfe96bd4bf1a5aa232d10d8bb93/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory, intends to award a sole source purchase order for sequencing reagents to Quantum-Si, located in Branford, Connecticut. The procurement includes 15 units each of the Library Preparation Kit V2 - Lys-C and Sequencing Kit V3, which are critical for advancing research and development in biotechnology. This purchase will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding $250,000, and interested parties are encouraged to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements by responding to the notice. For further inquiries, contact Teigh Cheyney at tahesha.cheyney@nrl.navy.mil or call 202-875-0000, referencing Notice of Intent number N0017325Q-1301208962.

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    Teigh Cheyney
    (202) 875-0000
    tahesha.cheyney@nrl.navy.mil
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