Request for Information; Direct Amplification Kits Capable of Processing DNA Databasing Samples
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- BAS2550523
- Agency
-
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
- Virginia 22135, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Laboratory Division has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking details about Direct Amplification Kits capable of processing DNA databasing samples for upload to the National DNA Index System (NDIS). This special notice was published on January 6, 2025, and is designed to gather market intelligence about potential sources and capabilities for specialized DNA processing equipment. The RFI is explicitly for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of future contract award. The notice is open to all businesses and focuses on identifying companies with DNA amplification kit technologies that meet specific technical requirements. Responses to this RFI will be used by the FBI to assess potential market capabilities and inform future procurement strategies.
The primary objective of this RFI is to collect comprehensive information from vendors about their Direct Amplification Kits, with specific technical parameters including the ability to use a 1.2mm punch, reaction volumes between 10-25ul, and minimum reaction sizes of 1,000 reactions. Contractors must submit capability statements limited to 5 pages, including company details such as DUNS number, UEI, CAGE code, and business size classification. The response deadline is February 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with questions to be submitted to Contracting Officer Bryan Lane by January 21, 2025. Vendors should note that any submitted proprietary data must be clearly marked and will be kept confidential. While the RFI does not guarantee future contract opportunities, it provides a pathway for potential vendors to demonstrate their capabilities to the FBI Laboratory. The agency emphasizes that not responding to this RFI will not preclude participation in future solicitations, which will be posted on SAM.gov.
Notice text
This is a request for information (RFI) only. There is no solicitation package available. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Laboratory Division (LD) is looking to identify potential sources and requesting information pertaining to the availability of companies who can provide Direct Amplification kits capable of processing DNA databasing samples for upload to the National DNA Index System (NDIS).
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All information submitted shall reference this RFI number on the subject response line of the emailed response, as well as on all enclosed/attached documents. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI.
Proprietary data MUST be marked on a page-by-page basis and will be kept confidential and protected where so designated. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Any [nonproprietary] comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation.
Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP/RFQ. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website. It is the potential vendor’s responsibility to monitor this website for the release of any follow-on information. Supplying price data does not imply a contractual obligation and must be provided as a separate document, marked as Price Data. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. Responses must be received no later than February 5th, 2025, by 4:00 PM, (EST).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI BAS2550523 QnA.pdf | ||
| FY25 RFI Direct Amplification Kit v2.pdf |
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