Agilent reagents and supplies

Request for Information (RFI)

Agilent Reagents and Supplies

General Information:

This is an RFI as defined in FAR 15.201(e) to ascertain whether a commercial item exists that provides the capabilities described herein.   

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.  All information received in response to this RFI will be treated as business confidential information.  Nonetheless, submitters should properly mark their responses if the information is confidential.  Responses to the RFI will not be returned.  Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  Responders are solely responsible for all expense associated with responding to this RFI.

RFI Response and due date: 14 February 2022

Instructions to Responders:

Responses from all capable and qualified sources are encouraged to respond to this request. 

White papers should adhere to the following formatting and outline instructions:

1.   All submissions shall be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.

2. Cover Page (1page)

• Title
• Organization
• Responders technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone, fax number and email addresses)
• Topic area(s) addressed
• GSA Schedule (if applicable)

3.   Completed Attachment 1 and Attachment 2.  Please note that the response shall provide sufficient technical data to determine how you fully meet the requirements as specified in Attachment 2. 

Please note that responses are due no later than 14 February 2022, 12:00pm, Eastern.  The preferred method of submission is via email, SUBJECT: Agilent Reagents and Supplies.  The point of contact for this action is Dawn Jennings, Contract Specialist, dawn.v.jennings.civ@mail.mil.  Only electronic responses are requested.  No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents.  At this time no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.

Background/Overview:  

The purpose of this requirement is to supply WRAIR with Reagents and Supplies compatible for use on their current Agilent Technology Systems.  

  WRAIR is seeking to identify authorized resellers of  the following Brand Name supply items:

Product Name                                                                                  Manufacturer Part #               Quantity

SurePrint G3 Human Gene Expression v3 Microarry Kit                  G4851C                                        23

Stabilization and Drying Solution, 500 ml                                          5185-5979                                     2

8 Arrays per Slide- Pack of 20                                                           G2534-60015                                6

Gene Expression Hybridization Kit                                                    5188-5242                                     8

Gene Expression Wash Pack                                                            5188-5327                                     1

Low Input QuickAmp Labeling Kit Two-Color                                    5190-2306                                     8

SurePrint G3 Mouse GE 8x60K Kit                                                   G4852A                                       13