Notice of Intent; Gentueri Custom GenPouch Pouches

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to procure custom GenPouch pouches for DNA sample storage and processing from Gentueri, Inc. located in Verona, Wisconsin. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with Gentueri identified as a small business. The FBI intends to sole-source this contract under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for procurement from only one responsible source when no other suppliers can satisfy agency requirements. This notice stems from an urgent need driven by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Initiative, which has significantly increased the volume of DNA samples to be processed. The notice emphasizes that this is not a competitive quote request, but rather a notification of intent to negotiate with a single source.

Contractors interested in demonstrating alternative capabilities must submit their responses via email by 10:00 AM EST on April 2, 2025. To be considered, responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. Respondents are required to include specific identification information, including their Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS), CAGE Code, SAM.gov UEI number, and business size. The FBI will use submitted information solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement, with the ultimate determination remaining entirely at the government's discretion. The anticipated procurement is for custom multi-barrier, tape closure envelopes specifically designed for storing and processing DNA samples from federal convicted offenders, federal arrestees, and non-US citizen detainees. The contract will be for a one-year performance period with quarterly shipments to the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, and will be below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.