Notice of Intent - Life Technologies Corporation
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NOI001227
- Agency
-
Headquarters Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Quantico, Virginia 22135, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has published a Notice of Intent to procure laboratory equipment and services on a sole-source basis from Life Technologies Corporation. This Special Notice, posted on March 20, 2026, indicates the FBI's intention to award a contract without full and open competition under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which permits procurement from a single source when it is the only responsible source available. The procurement includes one QuantStudio 5 (QS5) Real-Time PCR system, associated calibration plates, reaction plates, optical adhesive covers, and installation training. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract is classified as firm-fixed-price with a required delivery timeline of 120 days following order receipt.
The FBI initiated this sole-source procurement because ThermoFisher Scientific/Life Technologies Corporation is the sole manufacturer and provider of the QuantStudio 5 system and related validation and maintenance services, which is the designated successor to the discontinued Applied Biosystems 7500 and 7500 Fast systems currently used for critical DNA quantification operations. Interested parties must submit responses by 5:00 PM EST on March 27, 2026, via email only, demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. All responses must include the firm's DUNS number, CAGE Code, UEI Unique Entity ID, business size designation, and a comprehensive capability statement detailing experience, equipment, assets, background, and ability to provide the required instrument without compromising quality, reliability, safety, accuracy, and schedule. The Contracting Officer will evaluate submissions solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement; however, no phone calls will be accepted as part of this process.
Notice text
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED.This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to procure on an other than full and open competitive basis, one (1) HID DNA QANTITATION SYSTEM-TEACH SKU# A34322, (1) A78901 HID RT PCR 1.4 – NEW EACH SKU# A78901, (1) 96WSTD CALIBRATION PLATE W/ ABY ABY DYE SKU# 4461591, (1) 96WSTD CALIBRATION PLATE W/JUN JUN DYE SKU# 4461593, (1) FG,TCII REACTION PLT,96 WELL, BARCODE,KIT SKU# 4306737, (1) OPTICAL ADHESIVE COVERS 25 PCS/PACK SKU# 4360954, (1) FG, OPTICAL ADHESIVE COVERS STARTER KIT SKU# 4313663, (1) INSTALL TRAINING FOR HID-QS5 AT CUSTOMER SKU# TRAINHID6.
This requirement will be sole sourced to Life Technologies Corporation. The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334516; Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The size standard for NAICS Code 334516 is 1000 employees. The delivery shall be within 120 days after receipt of the order.
The FBI intends to negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements). Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by 5:00 PM, (EST), 27 March 2026. Emailed responses will only be considered. No phone calls. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses shall include the firm's Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS), CAGE Code, UEI Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, and their Business Size. The capability statement shall clearly indicate the firm’s experience, equipment/assets, background, and their ability to provide the required instrument without compromising quality, reliability, safety, accuracy, and schedule.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA QuantStudio.pdf |
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