SAM #NOI0001227

FBI Sole Source Procurement of TubeWriter 400 Automated Tube & Vial Labeling System and Services

The FBI's Laboratory Division, Biometrics Analysis Section, DNA Support Unit intends to procure a TubeWriter 400 Automated Tube & Vial Labeling Machine and related services on a sole source basis from TubeWriter, LLC. - Sole source procurement to TubeWriter, LLC, a small minority-owned business - Items to be procured: - (1) TubeWriter 400 Direct High-Speed Alphanumeric Printing System (PN# TW-400A) - (1) Onsite Installation and Training for the TW400 (PN# TW-INSTALL-400) - (1) One-Year Ink Subscription for the TubeWriter 400 (PN# INK+) - (1) TubeWriter 400 Service Care for one year (PN# CARE-PLATNIUM-TW400) - The TubeWriter 400 prints directly on tubes and vials with durable, cryogenic-resistant ink, supporting DNA casework sample processing - No alternative products identified that meet the technical requirements - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Delivery required within 120 days after receipt of order; service and ink subscription for one year from installation - Market research confirmed TubeWriter, LLC as the only responsible source - Responses from other vendors must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of meeting requirements - Place of performance: FBI Biometrics Analysis Section, DNA Support Unit - 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) PN# TW-400A, Tubewriter 400 – Direct High-Speed Alphanumeric Printing System, (1) TW-INSTALL-400, TW400 Onsite Installation and Training, (1) PN# INK+ TubeWriter 400 One-Year Ink Subscription from the date of install, (1) PN# CARE-PLATNIUM-TW400, TubeWriter 400 Service Care – Coverage period for one Year from install date.

This requirement will be sole sourced to TubeWriter, LLC.  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), 14  MAY 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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