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This is a Decision to Restrict Competition document issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, documenting USDA's authorization to award a contract on a sole-source basis without full and open competition. The Arid Land Agricultural Research Center (ALARC) in Maricopa, Arizona requires annual maintenance services for five Qiagen QIAcube Connect instruments, which are highly specialized automated laboratory devices used to extract DNA and RNA from insect samples. Requisition Number 1164130 is being managed by the Contracting Operation Branch located in Beltsville, Maryland.
The justification for restricting competition centers on the unique and proprietary nature of the Qiagen QIAcube Connect instruments. According to the document, only the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or its authorized representatives possess the certified technician expertise, proprietary diagnostic tools, exclusive access to factory firmware updates, and genuine OEM parts necessary to perform maintenance without introducing significant operational risks. The document asserts that alternative service providers or non-OEM parts would compromise equipment performance, data integrity, and research objectives while exposing the government to financial liability and increased operational costs. A combined Synopsis/Solicitation is to be posted on SAM.gov, and both the Technical/Requirements Personnel and Contracting Officer have certified the accuracy and completeness of the justification supporting this sole-source acquisition approach.
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| Attachment 3 - WD 2015-5469 Rev 30.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (1232SA26Q0440).pdf |
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United States Department of Agriculture Decision to Restrict Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Identification Number:
Rev. 3/4/26
In accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) FAR
12.102 (a), the following documents the decision to restrict competition for this acquisition.
(1) Mission Area and Contracting Activity.
Requisition Number: 1164130
Requesting Activity Agency: Arid Land Agricultural Research Center (ALARC) 21881 North Cardon Lane Maricopa, AZ 85138
Contracting Activity: Contracting Operation Branch
5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705
(3) Brief Description of Supplies or Services
The United States Department of Agricultural (USDA) Arid Land Agricultural Research Center (ALARC), located in Maricopa, AZ, owns five Qiagen QIAcube Connect instruments that are used to automate various repetitive tasks. They are typically used to extract DNA and RNA from insect samples efficiently. The instruments are highly complex, having robotic arms that can dispense liquids and move microtubes in and out of the built-in centrifuge. These instruments require a maintenance service yearly to avoid mechanical failures and expensive repair costs.
United States Department of Agriculture Decision to Restrict Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Identification Number:
Rev. 3/4/26
A combined Synopsis/Solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov.
Certifications & Approvals
(5) Technical / Requirements Personnel Certification I certify this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.
(6) Contracting Officer’s Certification I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby approve this justification.
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