TECAN Robotic Workstation Parts

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to the TECAN U.S., Inc., (CAGE Code 1GUA3), 9401 Globe Center Drive, Suite 140, Morrisville, North Carolina, 27560. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210: Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance; and the Product Service Code is 6640: Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

The Laboratory Division (LD), Biometrics Analysis Section (BAS), Federal DNA Database Unit (FDDU) utilize Tecan Robotic Workstations throughout the DNA analytical process. This equipment is manufactured by TECAN, and they are the only vendor that can perform preventative maintenance, repair, and upgrade services on the TECAN Robotic Workstation. Validation was performed and the TECAN automated workstation provded best suited for the DNA automated processes used by the FBI. This comprehensive evaluation resulted in the recommendation to use TECAN Robotic Workstations for DNA analysis. These workstations have been identified as a critical need, therefore requiring subsequent upgrades when needed. 

The FBI intends to award a contract to receive necessary parts to upgrade their robotic workstations. The required items are TECAN Part Number 30013668 (Microplate Carrier, 4-Position, Landscape), TECAN Part Number 10613020 (Trough Carrier, 100mL, 3-Position), TECAN Part Number 30043753 (Container, System Liquid, 30L, Fluent, Spare), TECAN Part Number 30042187 (Cart, 30L System or Waste Liquid Container, Fluent).

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this required by contacting Kayla Haley via email only at knhaley@fbi.gov, no later than July 31,2025 at 10:00 AM (ET). Only emailed responses will 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 Unique Entitiy ID (UEID) number and their Business Size. 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 ntoice 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.

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