Notice of Intent - Twist Bioscience
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NOI001542
- 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
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- 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 a Twist Custom Panel with 96 Reactions (Part Number 101002) on a sole-source basis from Twist Bioscience Corporation. This special notice, posted on April 22, 2026, indicates the FBI's intention to award a non-competitive contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which permits procurement from a single source when it is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard. The specific custom assay panel is essential to FBI Laboratory operations and contains 1,256,503 probes designed for investigative genetic genealogy and DNA sequencing casework. Delivery is expected within 120 days of order receipt.
Interested parties have until 5:00 PM EST on April 29, 2026, to submit emailed capability statements demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. Responses must include the firm's Dun and Bradstreet number, CAGE Code, UEI Unique Entity ID, and business size classification, along with detailed documentation of experience, equipment, background, and ability to provide the required instrument without compromising quality, reliability, safety, accuracy, or schedule. There are no specific eligibility restrictions based on business size or socioeconomic status, though the notice is intended to identify whether alternative vendors exist with comparable capabilities. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information.
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, (1)Twist Custom Panel, 96 Reactions; Twist Custom Panel, 96 Reactions (101002). Twist Design ID: TE-91990771; Reactions: 96; Probes: 1256503, Part Number: 101002. This requirement will be sole sourced to Twist Bioscience. 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), 29 April 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NOI001542 - TWIST Bioscience JA.pdf |
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