Sequencing Kits and Accessories for Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Systems
This pre-solicitation notice from the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute on Aging seeks information on the availability and capability of qualified sources, including small businesses, to provide sequencing kits and accessories for Oxford Nanopore sequencing systems. These supplies will support the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program (GP2) by enabling long-read sequencing to identify causative genes for neurodegenerative diseases. The government is conducting market research to determine the acquisition method and availability of domestic sources. Interested parties are requested to submit capability statements by November 27, 2024, addressing their technical, administrative, and business qualifications to meet the project requirements, which include PromethION flow cells, ligation sequencing kits, flow cell wash kits, and sequencing auxiliary vials. The anticipated period of performance consists of a base period with two 12-month option periods from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2027.
This pre-solicitation notice does not have a set-aside designation, and the government has not identified any potential incumbents or current contractors. The notice does not provide specific award values or budget ranges, but the government will use evaluation preferences for domestic sources in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) if a future solicitation is published. The exact quantity of goods required is not specified in the notice.
75N95025Q00042 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging
11/13/24, 3:32 PM Sequencing Kits and Accessories for Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Systems
The National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Aging is seeking to procure sequencing kits and accessories for Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Systems, specifically for the Center for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. The solicitation, numbered 75N95025Q00042, is a request for quotation (RFQ) for commercial items using simplified acquisition procedures. The procurement covers specific items including PromethION Flow Cells, Ligation Sequencing Kit XL, Flow Cell Wash Kit XL, and Sequencing Auxiliary Vials, which will support the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program's initiative to genotype over 150,000 volunteers. The evaluation criteria will prioritize technical capability and past performance, with these factors being significantly more important than cost. All quotations must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer Eric McKay by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 18, 2024, and offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
The solicitation is a full and open competition with no specific set-aside restrictions, using NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract includes a base period with delivery by September 30, 2025, and two optional 12-month periods with deliveries by September 30, 2026, and September 30, 2027. The anticipated award will be a firm fixed-price purchase order, with delivery f.o.b. destination at 9000 Rockville Pike, Building 44, Bethesda, MD 20892. The specific procurement includes 24 PromethION Flow Cells v10.4.1, 4 Ligation Sequencing Kit XL V14, 9 Flow Cell Wash Kit XL, and 34 Sequencing Auxiliary Vials V14 per period. The flow cells must generate up to 290 Gb for DNA/RNA sequencing, be compatible with Nanopore PromethION 48 sequencers, and include specific technical requirements such as Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) for process control.
75N95025Q00042 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging
12/4/24, 12:48 PM