66--WA-ABERNATHY FTC-QIAGEN SUPPLIES
ID: DOIFFBO250029Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 1Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/19cd4ca603d74f7cb8fd87401508530f/view
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) intends to award a sole-source contract to QIAGEN, LLC for the procurement of essential genetic testing supplies, specifically Qiagen reagents and consumables, necessary for ongoing projects at the Abernathy Fish Technology Center (AFTC). This procurement is justified due to QIAGEN's exclusive patents and the unique reliability of their products, which are critical for high-quality data collection in genetic studies aligned with the Recovery Plan for biodiversity preservation. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements to Contracting Specialist Marshall Richard via email by 3:00 PM EST on January 3, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity, although the government retains discretion over the competitive procurement process. Vendors must also ensure their registration in the System for Awards Management (SAM.gov) is current to facilitate contract award and payment processing.

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    Richard, Marshall
    (000) 000-0000
    marshall_richard@fws.gov
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    A16_Single_Source_Qiagen_1.pdf
    The document serves as a sole source justification for acquiring Qiagen genetic testing supplies, essential for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) mission in the Abernathy Fish Technology Center (AFTC). The justification highlights that no other vendors can provide comparable results due to exclusive patents held by Qiagen. Previous attempts to source similar supplies from CharmBiotech yielded unsatisfactory outcomes, emphasizing Qiagen's unique offering in terms of reliability and performance. The requested supplies are crucial for three ongoing projects and are aligned with the Recovery Plan for genetic studies at the AFTC, enabling continuous high-quality data collection. The document concludes with recommendations for sole source procurement and certifications from both the Program/Project Officer and the Contracting Officer, affirming the necessity and the propriety of the acquisition. Overall, it reflects the importance of specialized supplies to uphold the effectiveness of USFWS programs and their commitment to preserving biodiversity through genetic research.
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