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National Institutes of Health Office of Logistics and Office of Administration 6011 Executive Blvd Rockville, MD 20852-3804

75N98026Q00868

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07/29/2026

08/07/2026 1400 ED

Multiple

The purpose of this NON-COMPETITIVE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION is to acquire

Mitochondrial DNA Haplogroup Single

Nucleotide Polymorphisms Genotyping

Period of Performance: 08/15/2026 to

08/14/2027

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title: Mitochondrial DNA Haplogroup Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Genotyping

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00868 /PCA-NIA-07817. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable).

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a Firm-Fixed Price award on a non-competitive basis to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, FAC 2026-01, March 13, 2026.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 541990 and the business size standard is $19.5 million. This requirement is not set aside for small business.

(v) Description of Requirement:

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) haplogroup single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping for 1500 samples should be performed with:

· Applied Biosystems™ TaqMan™ SNP Genotyping Assays (ThermoFisher) with primer sequences custom-designed by Dr. Shari Atilano.

· Each custom designed TaqMan SNP Genotyping Assay includes two allele-specific TaqMan MGB probes containing distinct fluorescent dyes and a PCR primer pair to detect specific SNP targets.

· Ten genotyping assays should be performed to determine a samples mtDNA Haplogroup following the manufacturer's protocol for TaqPath ProAmp Master Mix.

· The DNA samples must run on a QuantStudio™ Real-Time PCR System.

· SNPs required to be assayed:

Assay Name /SNP detected:

J G13708A

T A4917G

H C7028T

UK A12308G

K G9055A

HV C14766T

R C12705T

L C3594T

N T10873C

M T14873C

(vi) Delivery Location:

Nicolle Mode 251 Bayview Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21224 Nicolle.Mode@nih.gov 202-937-5243

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(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Add any additional instructions as required.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(a) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued to the successful offeror within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

The Government reserves the right to accept any offer (or part of an offer) before the expiration date, whether or not discussions are conducted, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Add additional evaluation criteria as required.

mailto:Nicolle.Mode@nih.gov

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, with their offer.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: None.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

(xv) Submission Requirements:

Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the respondent’s capability to provide the required product or service. Price quotations shall include, at a minimum: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe after award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point (destination or origin), product or catalog numbers, product descriptions, and any other relevant information.

Evaluation factors may include, but are not limited to: past performance, technical capability, special features, trade-in considerations, expected lifecycle, warranty, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency considerations.

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(g) Delivery timeframe after receipt of order.

Responses must also include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by August 7, 2026, 2PM EST, and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00868/PCA-NIA-07817. Responses may be submitted electronically to van.holley@nih.gov.

(xvi) Point of Contact:

Ms. Van Holley, Procurement Specialist van.holley@nih.gov mailto:van.holley@nih.gov

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