Qiagen LLC QIAsymphony DSP DNA Midi Kits, filter tips and supplies
ID: 25-000937Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

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IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to issue a sole source firm fixed-price purchase order to Qiagen LLC for QIAsymphony DSP DNA Midi Kits, filter tips, and related supplies, essential for the Microbiology Service section of the Department of Laboratory Medicine. This procurement aims to acquire reagents and supplies necessary for the efficient extraction of nucleic acids from clinical samples, which is critical for timely detection of infectious agents and supporting ongoing clinical testing. The items will be utilized with existing QIAsymphony SP and QIAgility instruments, which are vital for the laboratory's operations and the development of novel tests. Interested parties may submit their capability statements to Shasheshe Goolsby at shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov by November 14, 2024, at 2:30 PM EST, as this is not a request for proposals.

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