FY25 RFI Direct Amplification Kit v2.pdf

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NUMBER BAS2550523

DIRECT AMPLIFICATION KITS

RFI PUBLICATION DATE: JANUARY 6TH, 2025

RFI QUESTION DUE DATE: JANUARY 21ST, 2025

RFI RESPONSE DATE: FEBRUARY 5TH, 2025

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DISCLAIMER:

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT

BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY

FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO

AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE

AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

Responses to this RFI may be used to formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements. The description below outlines preliminary requirements envisioned for the direct amplification kits for DNA database samples. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations. Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future associated solicitation that may be issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website. It is the potential vendor’s responsibility to monitor this website for the release of any follow-on information.

All information received in response to this RFI that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified.

BACKGROUND

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Laboratory Division (LD), Biometrics Analysis Section (BAS), is conducting market research, seeking to gather obtaining information on companies who can provide Direct

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Amplification kits capable of processing DNA databasing samples for upload to the

National DNA Index System (NDIS).

Requirements of the RFI

This amplification kit shall meet all requirements below that is suited for laboratory standards and procedures. The amplification kit must meet the following minimum reactions (rxn) threshold requirement below, but the overall goal is to increase the rxn size of the kit if possible.

1. The vendor must have a National Database Index System (NDIS) approved kit

2. Must us a 1.2mm punch

3. Must have reaction volumes from 10-25ul

4. Must have minimum required reaction size of 1,000 rxn, but would prefer larger

5. Must be able to deliver at least 1,200 kits per year (amount is based on 1,000 rxn size kit, if kit is larger than less kits needed)

6. Must be able to delivery to FBI Laboratory in 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico, Virginia, 22135 within 30-45 business days from order date.

7. Vendor will provide on-site validation/training on procedures of the kit, if not currently validated in the laboratory.

The following additional specifications would be highly preferred, though not required:

• Larger than 1,000 reaction size rxn

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS:

This RFI is open to small and large businesses for market research only to request input from potential providers of amplification kits.

The Government would like to know which firms can provide the direct amplification kits for this contemplated requirement by identifying themselves and responding to this

RFI. The Government requests the following information:

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Contact Information

• Company Name and Address

• Point of Contact for clarifications/questions

• Telephone Number and email address

• DUNS Number, CAGE Code, UEI Number

• Business Size/Socioeconomic Categories

Commerciality of Proposed Item

• Whether item(s) offered/proposed is a Commercial Item and is customarily used by the general public or non-government entities for other than government purposes.

• Whether the item has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public, and if so, identify one (1) or more such sales, leases, or licenses to document the commerciality of the item.

• Address whether your company has a GSA Schedule and if they can provide these services and equipment on schedule. If able to provide the services on schedule, provide the GSA Contract Number and the Special Item Number (SIN).

Technical Information

• List of capabilities/resources/tech sheet relevant to the attached requirements and specifications.

• Provide evidence to show that your company can provide the requested services and/or products required (i.e., technical ability, personnel, and experience).

Information provided shall be succinct and related to the requested information in this RFI. (All submissions shall be unclassified.)

• Any other assumptions, comments, concerns, and/or questions relating to the contemplated services.

Required Information:

Contractor Legal/DBA Name:

Address:

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Point of Contact (POC):

POC Title:

Telephone:

Email Address:

DUNS Number:

SAM.gov UEI Number:

Cage Code:

Facility Clearance (if applicable):

Applicable NAICS Codes:

Standard Business Size:

GSA Schedule Contract Number(s):

NASA SEWP Contract Number(s):

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT:

The FBI is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to:

• Gather industry information on the enclosed requirements including product specifications and if the additional preferred product options can be provided.

• Request information on any industry changes or improvements that the FBI should consider when looking to achieve products and capabilities that meet requirements and are compatible with the commercial environment.

• Gather information regarding the range of the reaction size (rxn).

DISCLAIMER AND RESPONSES

THERE IS NO COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION AS

A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS IS BEING ISSUED SOLEY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND

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PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICTIATION. IN

ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.201(e), RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS

AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING

CONTRACT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT

CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT

OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A

CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE

TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. All interested parties shall submit capability packages in response to this notice.

2. Do submit succinct, thoughtful responses to the requirements/questions listed in this RFI.

3. Do submit comments that address the FBI's requirements, assumptions, conditions, or contemplated approaches to this future acquisition.

4. Do submit information and suggestions that may encourage new, different, or innovative approaches that would result in products, solutions, and direct savings to the FBI.

WHAT SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. Do not submit proposals or offers.

2. Do not submit past performance information or general descriptions of corporate experience.

3. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation.

4. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing list or distribution list.

5. Do not submit questions or comments not related to this RFI.

6. Do not respond via telephone.

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RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Interested parties are requested to respond to this Sources Sought / RFI with a capability statement.

2. Capability statements will be in PDF, Microsoft Word, or Microsoft Excel format and are due by 4:00 PM, (EST), on February 5th, 2025. Responses shall be limited to five (5) pages, no smaller than font-size 11, and submitted to:

Contracting Point of Contact: Mr. Bryan Lane

Email: bvlane@fbi.gov

Address: FBI Academy Campus, Laboratory Division, 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico, Virginia, 22135

All documentation shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept proposals because of this

RFI. Proprietary information, if any, MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. Proprietary data must be marked on a page-by-page basis and will be kept confidential and protected where so designated. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. All information should be UNCLASSIFIED material only.

Response to this RFI is not a request to be added to a bidders list or to receive a copy of a solicitation. Do not submit a password protected file.

The capability statement shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:

1. Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and email of designated point of contact.

2. Company DUNS number, UEI, and CAGE Code.

3. Business type (large business, small business, small, disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified small-disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned mailto:bvlane@fbi.gov

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4. System for Award Management (SAM) registered NAICS codes.

5. The above information should be consolidated into one attachment.

Note: The limit of five (5) pages does not include the administrative information requested above. Supplying price data does not imply a contractual obligation, and if provided voluntarily, must be provided as a separate document, marked as PRICE DATA.

Questions:

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted to Contracting Officer (CO)

Bryan Lane, bvlane@fbi.gov no later than 4:00 PM, (EST), January 21st, 2025. Questions will be formatted with subject line identifying the RFI Title. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting answers to the SAM.gov website;

accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The

Government does not guarantee that all questions will be answered.

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