DNA Reagents

The Department of State US Embassy San Salvador seeks DNA reagents and human identification kits for the National Civilian Crime Lab in El Salvador, with proposals due October 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM and questions due September 29. No set-aside applies. Award will go to the responsible quoter offering the lowest evaluated price with a technically acceptable quotation under firm-fixed pricing.

Place of performance is Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador. The procurement requires eight specific items: seven DNA Human Identification kits (200 fluorescent PCR reactions each, amplifying 24 loci using STR and mini-STR markers); two Human DNA Quantification kits (400 reactions each, compatible with QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System with four probes); eight Performance-Optimized Polymers for capillary electrophoresis (supporting at least 384 reactions each); four Cathode Buffer Container Kits and four Anode Buffer Container Kits for the 3500xL Genetic Analyzer; one Matrix Standard Kit labeled with 6-FAM, VIC, TED, SID, TAZ, and LIZ dyes; one Matrix Standard Kit labeled with 6-FAM, VIC, NED, SID, TAZ, and LIZ dyes; and four RNaseP Verification Plates for the QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System.

All reagents must be original brand-name, newly manufactured products meeting ISO 18385 standards with a minimum ten-month shelf life from delivery date. Delivery is required within 90 days of contract award in a single consolidated shipment to Centro de Investigacion Forense. Quoters must submit electronically as Adobe PDF, include completed SF-1449, Section 1 Schedule, and Section 5 Representations and Certifications, maintain active SAM registration with proof, and provide evidence of El Salvador business presence and prior delivery experience. Quotations are firm for 60 calendar days from receipt. NAICS 42345; PSC 6632.