Notice of Intent: Sole-Source BPA for ANDE Reagents and Consumable Supplies

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 sole-source, firm-fixed price, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a sixty (60) month ordering period with the ANDE Corporation, [CAGE Code 47QZ9], 266 2nd Avenue, Waltham, MA, 02451 for the purpose of procuring ANDE reagents and consumable supplies.  In support of the FBI’s Rapid DNA initiative, the FBI has a requirement for ANDE reagents and consumables.  The Rapid DNA initiative was established by the FBI in order to develop an instrument capable of performing point collection DNA analysis.  The FBI Laboratory is in the process of evaluating the ANDE 6C Rapid DNA Analysis Instrument is support of this initiative.  In order for the FBI to proceed with the required studies it is necessary to establish a BPA to purchase consumables needed to operate this instrument. 

The ANDE Corporation is the sole manufacturer of the ANDE instrument and its associated consumables, and therefore the only company capable of providing all the required reagents and consumable supplies. 

This notice is published for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotations.  Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by contacting Bryan Lane via email only at bvlane@fbi.gov, no later than July 28th, 2023, at 10:00 AM, (EST).  Only emailed responses will 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 Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and their Business Size.  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.

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