S23-0568_Sole_Source.pdf

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Forensic Grade Genome Sequence Testing
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S23-0568
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Orange County, Orlando City, Florida

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The document is a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (SS) issued by the City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division for the Orlando Police Department's Cold Case Homicide Unit. The solicitation, numbered S23-0568, seeks Forensic Grade Genome Sequence Testing services from Othram, Inc., specifically targeting forensic-grade genome sequencing and shotgun sequencing with more than 850K SNP markers or whole genome sequencing (WGS). The sole source notice was published on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, with a response deadline of Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 5:00 pm, providing a seven-calendar-day window for potential alternative suppliers to submit their qualifications.

The document invites other suppliers who believe they can provide comparable testing services to contact Tracie Brown, Purchasing Agent II for the Orlando Police Department, with their product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities. Othram, Inc. has been identified as the exclusive source for these specialized forensic genomic testing services, and the city is open to considering alternative providers during the specified response period. The sole source notice includes contact information (email: tracie.brown@orlando.gov, phone: (407) 246-3633) for potential respondents to submit their information and challenge the current sole source designation.

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Mayor Chief Procurement Officer Buddy Dyer David Billingsley, CPSM, C.P.M.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE (SS)

S23-0568

FORENSIC GRADE GENOME SEQUENCE TESTING

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division has implemented an electronic bidding system to streamline solicitation responses.

CITY OF ORLANDO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS SITE

https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/OBFS/Procurement

Forensic Grade Genome Sequence Testing - S23-0568

1. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

1.1. Summary

Date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Supplier: Othram, Inc.

Description: The Cold Case Homicide Unit seeks to employ testing services, to include

Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing and shotgun sequencing targeting > 850K or more SNP markers, or WGS.

Sole Source Number: S23-0568

Due Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 5:00 pm

To date, the above listed supplier has been identified as the exclusive source for this product/service. Notice is hereby provided that the above product/service may be a sole source.

Any supplier that believes they are capable of providing the same type of product/service should submit product information, statement of qualifications, and/or capabilities, as applicable, to the below listed Purchasing Agent by the due date.

This posting will remain active for seven (7) calendar days. The Purchasing Agent must be notified within this seven-day period.

1.2. Contact Information

Tracie Brown

Purchasing Agent II

Email: tracie.brown@orlando.gov

Phone: (407) 246-3633

Department:

Orlando Police Department mailto:tracie.brown@orlando.gov tel:(407)246-3633

Title: Forensic Grade Genome Sequence Testing - S23-0568

2. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

2.1. Please confirm the below:*

Suppliers that believe they are capable of providing the same type of product/service should notify the listed Purchasing Agent by the due date.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

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