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Sole Source Procurement of Qiagen Sigma 4-16S Centrifuge and Plate Rotor for USFWS Forensics Laboratory

This notice announces a sole-source procurement by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for specialized laboratory equipment. - The procurement is for a Qiagen Sigma 4-16S Centrifuge and a compatible Plate Rotor - Both items are intended for use at the Clark R. Bavin National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory - The purchase will be made from Franklin Young International, the only vendor deemed capable of meeting the requirements - The procurement is classified under NAICS 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) and PSC 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) - The government cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) as justification for sole-source procurement - Other vendors may submit capability statements, but the intent is to negotiate only with Franklin Young International - Qiagen is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required centrifuge and rotor - The procurement supports forensic laboratory operations for wildlife investigations

Description

The United States Fish and Wildlife intends to award a firm-fixed-price, purchase order on a sole-source basis to Franklin Young International, located at FWS CLARK R BAVIN NATL FISH AND WIL, for Qiagen Sigma 4-16S Centrifuge and Plate Rotor. The Government intends to negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.This notice will be distributed solely through the General Services Administrations System for Awards Management website, SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about the acquisition. This procurement's associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals 750 (PSC) is 6640, LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, per FAR 5.207(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interests and capabilities statement to this requirement by contacting Contracting Specialist Marshall Richard via email at marshall_richard@ios.doi.gov, no later than 1700 ED 5/23/2026. Only emailed responses will be considered. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses shall include the firms Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and its 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 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 does not bind the Government to solicit for or award a contract.Vendors shall be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM.gov) to receive government contracts. The FBI uses a financial system that has a direct interface with SAM. Please ensure that your company's SAM information is updated and accurate. This includes TIN, EFT, UEI, addresses, and contact information. The EFT banking information on file in SAM will be what the USFWS uses to process payments.

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