The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development intends to sole source molecular kits and consumables for laboratory use. This procurement falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing category (NAICS 334516) and Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (PSC 6640). The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 7, 2026, with an intent-to-protest deadline of April 17, 2026, providing interested parties a ten-day window to submit challenges or questions regarding the sole source justification. While the notice does not specify detailed contract requirements or evaluation criteria at this stage, the sole source procurement approach indicates the government has determined that only one contractor possesses the unique capability or qualification to provide the required molecular kits and consumables. Prospective contractors and interested parties should note the compressed timeline for submitting any formal objections to the sole source award decision.

This procurement includes no set-aside designations for small businesses or other protected groups. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose the incumbent contractor, specific award value, budget range, or anticipated quantity of molecular kits and consumables to be procured. No specific timeline for service delivery or contract performance is detailed in this notice. Interested parties who wish to challenge the sole source determination or seek clarification on the procurement must submit their inquiries by April 17, 2026. Additional solicitation details, including pricing, quantities, and technical specifications, will likely be released in a subsequent formal solicitation document following the protest period.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Molecular Kits

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