SAM #12639526Q0174

USDA APHIS Procurement of Qiagen QIAxcel Connect System and Consumables

This procurement opportunity is issued by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), for the Molecular Mycology Lab (MML) and National Identification Services (NIS): - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Sub-agencies: Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), National Identification Services (NIS), and Molecular Mycology Lab (MML) - OEM Highlight: - Qiagen is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified for all requested products - Vendors: - No resellers or distributors are named; all products are specified as Qiagen-manufactured - Products Requested (all quantities are one each): - QIAxcel Connect SYS-DFUL-1 (part number 9003111): Automated DNA gel analysis system - QIAxcel DNA Screening Kit (2400) (part number 929004) - QX Alignment Marker 15 bp/5 kb (1.5 ml) (part number 929524) - QX Size Marker 100 bp - 2.5 kb (50 l) (part number 929559) - QX Nitrogen Cylinder (6) (part number 929705) - QIAsphere Package B for QIAxcel (part number 9003206) - Freight charges for delivery - Notable Requirements: - All items are intended to automate and improve DNA gel analysis for insect specimen identification at ports of entry and emergency programs - Delivery required within 60 days after award; early delivery is accepted - Firm-fixed price contract with a 90-day offer validity period - NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - No alternative OEMs or products are specified; Qiagen is the only acceptable manufacturer

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 12639526Q0174  is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a QIAxcel Connect System for the NIS Molecular Mycology Lab (MML) replaces traditional, labor-intensive gel analysis of DNA via a fully automated, high-throughput system thatreduces working time and human error and increases quality of results..

This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing   The small business size standard is 1,000 or fewer employees.  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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