SAM #SHOP-PR-26-000205

FBI Sole Source IDIQ for Thermo Fisher Scientific DNA Reagents and Consumables

This opportunity involves the FBI's intent to award a sole source IDIQ contract for proprietary reagents and consumables to Thermo Fisher Scientific, supporting forensic DNA analysis at FBI laboratory facilities. - Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Laboratory Division - Sole source contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific for reagents and consumables - Supports FBI-owned DNA processing instrumentation and validated workflows - Includes products for GMIDX software, 3500 Genetic Analyzers, 7500 and QuantStudio Real-Time PCR instruments, and Globalfiler Express Kit - Contract structure: - One base year - Four one-year option periods - One optional six-month extension - Estimated value: $200 million - Locations: FBI Laboratory Division in Quantico, VA, and Huntsville, AL (TEDAC) - Justification: Only Thermo Fisher Scientific can provide fully compatible, validated supplies essential for maintaining accreditation and statutory compliance - Other vendors may submit capability statements, but the intent is to award to Thermo Fisher unless a suitable alternative is identified

Description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to award a sole source contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific for the procurement of proprietary reagents and consumables in support of the FBI Laboratory Division located in Quantico, Virginia, and Huntsville, Alabama.

This requirement is necessary to support ongoing laboratory operations, forensic analysis, and mission-critical scientific functions. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the only known responsible source capable of providing the required proprietary reagents and consumables that are fully compatible with existing FBI laboratory instrumentation, validated testing methods, established workflows, and operational requirements.

The use of another source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition, unacceptable delays in fulfilling the FBI’s mission requirements, and significant technical risk associated with revalidation, retraining, and disruption to existing laboratory operations.

This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Overhaul 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source, and is supported by a signed Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition.

Per FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

Responses shall include sufficient documentation to demonstrate the vendor’s ability to meet the Government’s requirements as stated in this notice. Responses received will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement.

All capability statements, proposals, or quotations must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, David P. Yates, at dpyates@fbi.gov.

All submissions must be received no later than the closing date and time identified in this notice.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responses received by the closing date will be considered by the Government.

Please see the attached Sole Source Justification for additional details regarding this requirement.

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