75N98026Q00758_-_Pre-Solicitation_-_Bio-Rad_SS.docx
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This is a pre-solicitation notice announcing a sole source maintenance agreement for a Digital PCR System at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health. The proposed contractor is Bio-Rad, and the solicitation number is 75N98026Q00758. The maintenance services include inspection, repair, and complete on-site support with unlimited repairs covering travel, parts, and labor. The scope encompasses the Auto Droplet Generator and Droplet Reader (with one preventive maintenance visit included), QX200 Digital PCR Reader (with one preventive maintenance visit included), PX1 PCR Plate Sealer (preventive maintenance not included), and C1000 Touch with 96 Deep Well Reaction Module (preventive maintenance not included). The computer system is excluded from coverage.
Bio-Rad is designated as the sole source based on system compatibility and proven performance justification under FAR 6.302-1. The justification states that Bio-Rad's services are fully integrated with NHGRI's existing Digital PCR System, and substituting another vendor would require complete equipment replacement and create significant downtime, retraining needs, and unacceptable risk to sensitive research materials. Bio-Rad has demonstrated consistent, reliable maintenance and repair performance protecting reagents and research samples. This notice is not a competitive procurement, and capability statements do not constitute a government commitment to compete. Responses must be submitted to haunp@mail.nih.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. EDT on July 14, 2026.
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NOTICE OF INTENT: MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR DIGITAL PCR SYSTEM
(75N98026Q00758)
Sole Source Justification and Notice Authority: FAR 6.302-1 — Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements
Contracting Activity: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Proposed Contractor: Bio-Rad
Description of Requirement: Maintenance, inspection, and repair services for Digital PCR System w/Auto DG, full on-site complete support plan. Unlimited repairs inclusive of travel, parts and labor. Computer not covered. Auto Droplet Generator and Droplet Reader (1 PM included); QX200 Digital PCR Reader (1 PM included); PX1 PCR Plate Sealer (PM not included) and C1000 Touch with 96 Deep W Rxn Module (PM not included).
Justification for Sole Source:
Only One Source: Bio-Rad is the only known responsible source capable of providing the required services that meet NHGRI technical, compatibility, and continuity requirements in accordance with FAR 6.302-1.
System Compatibility: Bio-Rad’s services are fully integrated with NHGRI’s Digital PCR System. Substituting another vendor would necessitate complete replacement of equipment/service interfaces, causing significant downtime, retraining, and unacceptable risk to sensitive research materials.
Proven Performance: Bio-Rad has reliably supported NHGRI’s operations, demonstrating consistent, timely maintenance and repair performance that protects reagents and research samples.
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. Bio-Rad is the provider of this service. Submission of capability statements does not constitute a commitment by the Government to compete the proposed award; any decision to compete will be made at the Government’s sole discretion.
Please email responses to haunp@mail.nih.gov no later than 09:00 a.m. EDT on July 14, 2026.
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