Qiagen DNeasy 96 Blood & Tissue Kit (12)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Fisheries Science Center, is procuring twenty Qiagen DNeasy 96 Blood & Tissue Kits for DNA extraction from fish fin tissue samples. The kits must be compatible with the agency's BioRobot 3000 liquid handling automation system and utilize a silica-based nucleic acid purification system that allows purified product to be eluted in 100-200 microliter volumes without direct handling. This procurement follows a single source determination process, as Qiagen is the only manufacturer offering products that meet the technical specifications required for the agency's laboratory automation system. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest price technically acceptable basis for a single firm fixed-price purchase order awarded on an all-or-none basis. Quotations must be submitted electronically by 11:00 AM PST on September 17, 2025, with Net 30 payment terms applying to the selected vendor.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all sources under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the public documents, the procurement documentation indicates that Qiagen offers a 40% discount that other authorized resellers cannot match, making them the most cost-effective source. The twenty DNA extraction kits represent the specific quantity needed for the agency's ongoing research operations involving fish tissue sample analysis. Delivery must be completed to the NOAA/NMFS Santa Cruz Laboratory within 60 days after contract award, with performance occurring within one year of the award date. Offerors must provide documentation confirming the products are genuine and sourced through authorized Qiagen distributors, along with product availability, lead time, and warranty information.