Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Quantitative Next-Generation Sequencing Test

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Reference#: N0025920N0063. Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) intends to award a firm fixed price contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source being available to meet the Government’s needs, to:

Karius, Inc.

975 Island Drive, Suite 101

Redwood City, CA 94065

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 621511; the business size standard is $35,000,000.

The objective of this sole source award is to procure Quantitative Next-Generation Sequencing Testing to be conducted on cell-free DNA in whole plasma for a broad range of pathogens, to include DNA viruses, bacteria, fungi, molds, mycobacteria and protozoa, to assist clinicians with rapidly diagnosing infectious diseases at NMCSD.

Karius, Inc. is the only is the only commercial laboratory that conducts the above-referenced testing of cell-free DNA from plasma and can provide diagnostic results in 24-72 hours.  Initial market research found no other companies capable of meeting this requirement. 

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work as stated above and in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Capability statements shall not exceed 6 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point.  All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source purchase order.

Capability statements are due by 1:00 PM Local Time, August 24, 2020. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: robert.m.salomon2.civ@mail.mil. The email subject line shall state, “Naval Medical Center San Diego, Special Notice Number N0025920N0063.”

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED