SAM #NOI001542

FBI Sole Source Procurement of Twist Custom Panel for Genetic Genealogy Testing

This opportunity involves the FBI Laboratory Division's intent to sole source a custom genetic assay panel from Twist Bioscience for Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) testing and validation. - Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Laboratory Division - Product: Twist Custom Panel, 96 Reactions (Part Number: 101002) - Twist Design ID: TE-91990771 - 96 reactions, 1,256,503 probes - Purpose: Supports IGG testing and validation, critical for laboratory operations - Sole Source Justification: - Twist Bioscience is the only manufacturer and distributor of this custom panel - No alternative vendors offer the required SNP markers and validation - NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Delivery: Required within 120 days after receipt of order - Opportunity for Vendors: - Not a request for competitive quotes - Interested vendors may submit capability statements demonstrating clear and convincing evidence of their ability to meet all requirements without compromising quality, reliability, safety, accuracy, or schedule - Place of Performance/Delivery: - National Bioforensic Analytical Center (NBFAC), Fort Detrick, Maryland - Quantico, VA 22135 - Contracting Office: FBI Headquarters, 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20535

Description

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. 

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