Notice of Intent- Life Technologies Corporation

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, fixed price contract with Life Technologies Corporation, 3175 Staley Road, Grand Island, NY 1402-2090 for the purpose of procuring one (1) 7500 Real-Time PCR Instrument (7500) and one (1) Quant Studio 5 instrument.

The FBI's Laboratory requires one (1) 7500 Real-Time PCR Instrument and one (1) Quant Studio 5 instrument. The 7500 Real-Time PCR Instrument is required to alleviate some of the workload of the FBI's current 7500 due to the increase in validation staff and the subsequent increase in projects. The Quant Studio 5 instrument is required in support of the FBI's upcoming project to evaluate the newest forensic DNA quantification kits. As part of this testing, the FBI will need to test the QS5 and begin validating the necessary DNA protocols to ensure the system is suitable for use in casework, databasing, and research applications. This will proactively position the FBI Laboratory to replace its 7500 instruments when they reach the end of their life-cycle without impacting casework or databasing operations.

Based on market research, and Government end-users, it has been determined that Life Technologies Corporation is the sole manufacturer 7500 Real-Time PCR Instrument and Quant Studio 5 instrument. GSS is an authorized distributor of the 7500 Real-Time PCR Instrument; however Life Technologies Corporation does not authorize any distributors to resell the Quant Studio 5. Therefore, Life Technologies Corporation is the only supplier capable of providing the FBI Laboratory with both required instruments.

This notice will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Website (www.fedbizopps.gov). Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FBO site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The North American Classification System Code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

The FBI intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement to the attention of: Kemper Wood, email address: KNWood@fbi.gov by Tuesday, May 7, 2019 (12:00 pm Eastern). Emailed responses will only be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government.

Vendors must be registered in SAM, effective July 29, 2012 to receive government contracts. The FBI uses a financial system that has a direct interface with SAM. Please ensure that your company's SAM information is updated and accurate. This includes TIN, EFT, DUNS, addresses and contact information. The EFT banking information on file in SAM will be what the FBI uses to process payment to your organization.

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