12905B25Q0073 - Notice of Intent to Award on a Sole Source Basis QIAcuity 8 Instrument Services USDA ARS Albany CA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award on a Sole Source Basis for QIAcuity 8 Instrument Services at their Albany, California facility. This special notice pertains to a procurement opportunity numbered 12905B25Q0073 that was posted on July 17, 2025, with a response deadline of July 22, 2025. The agency intends to award a sole source contract to QIAGEN LLC for proprietary maintenance and service of QIAGEN equipment. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and will be processed under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. The contract is classified as a Firm Fixed Price purchase order with an estimated performance period from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2030.

The primary purpose of this notice is to inform potential contractors of the government's intent to award without competition while providing an opportunity for other sources to demonstrate their capabilities. Contractors who believe they can provide the specified services must submit substantiating documentation in writing within seven calendar days of the notice publication, with oral communications not being accepted. The government emphasizes that this notice is informational only and does not constitute a commitment, with no formal solicitation being issued. Only written responses will be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement, and the decision to compete the contract based on received responses remains solely at the government's discretion. The procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and involves maintenance services for specialized analytical laboratory equipment.