SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Notice of Intent To Award Sole Source Contract; Upgrade Two TECAN Robotic Workstations
- Notice Date
- 5/7/2023 12:01:09 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 811210
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- Contracting Office
- DIVISION 0700 QUANTICO VA 22135 USA
- ZIP Code
- 22135
- Solicitation Number
- 0700PR0003320
- Response Due
- 5/9/2023 5:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Bryan Lane, Phone: 7036328071
- E-Mail Address
-
bvlane@fbi.gov
(bvlane@fbi.gov)
- Description
- THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS.� PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to the TECAN U.S., Inc., (CAGE Code 1GUA3), 9401 Globe Center Drive, Suite 140, Morrisville, North Carolina, 27560.� The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219: Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance; and the Product Service Code is 6640: Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The Laboratory Division (LD), Biometrics Analysis Section (BAS), Federal DNA Database Unit (FDDU) utilize TECAN Robotic Workstations throughout the DNA analytical process.� This equipment is manufactured by TECAN, and they are the only vendor that can perform preventative maintenance, repair, and upgrade services on the TECAN Robotic Workstation.� Validation was performed and the TECAN automated workstation proved best suited for the DNA automated processes used by the FBI.� This comprehensive evaluation resulted in the recommendation to use TECAN Robotic Workstations for DNA analysis.� These workstations have been identified as a critical need, therefore requiring subsequent upgrades when needed. The FBI awarded Contract Number DJFA9N093240 to TECAN U.S., Inc. September 2009.� This acquisition included two (2) TECAN Freedom EVO 150 Base Unit systems.� Due to wear and tear on the previously acquired instruments, these robotic systems need to be updated with new hardware to help improve the efficiency for the FDDU.� The FBI intends to award a non-competitive, sole-source contract to TECAN to upgrade the decks on two (2) robotic workstations.� This requirement includes TECAN Part Number 30052322, (the stainless-steel work deck on the Freedom EVO liquid handler); shipping charges; and on-site installation services at the FBI�s Laboratory Building, Quantico, Virginia, 22135. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by contacting Bryan Lane via email only at bvlane@fbi.gov, no later than May 9th, 2023, at 8:00 AM, (EST).� Only emailed responses will be considered.� No phone calls.� Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.� Responses shall include the firm�s Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and their Business Size.� Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of whether to conduct a competitive procurement.� A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.� No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.� The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. Vendors must be registered in SAM, (effective July 29, 2012), to receive government contracts.� The FBI utilizes a financial system that has a direct interface with SAM.� Please ensure that your company�s SAM information is updated and accurate.� This includes�the TIN, EFT, DUNs, UEI, addresses, and contact information.� The EFT banking information on file in SAM will be what the FBI uses to process payment to your organization.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/2f71a7c4ef1c41c29ebce79b7943989d/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Quantico, VA 22135, USA
- Zip Code: 22135
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 22135
- Record
- SN06674223-F 20230509/230507230059 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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