SAM #N0018926QW198

Sole Source RNA Sequencing and Gene Expression Analysis Services for NSMRL

This opportunity is for RNA sequencing and gene expression analysis services to support NSMRL research on cognitive fatigue biomarkers in warfighters. - Procuring agency: Department of the Navy, Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL), via NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office - Sole source provider: Yale University – Yale Center for Genome Analysis (YCGA) - Services required: - RNA-Sequencing Library Prep Poly A (210 units) - NovaSeq X Plus 25B 2x150 sequencing (1.875 units) - Small Batch Analysis (1 unit) - Large Batch Analysis (2 units) - No specific part numbers; quantities and service descriptions provided - Continuity with prior contracts and data integrity are critical requirements - Period of performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (one year) - Opportunity is sole source, but written challenges demonstrating equivalent capability are invited - Primary OEM/vendor: Yale University – Yale Center for Genome Analysis (YCGA) - Estimated contract value likely in the $100,000–$250,000 range based on scope and typical pricing - Potential competitors: Other academic genome centers or commercial sequencing labs with equivalent capabilities - Main products/services: RNA sequencing, gene expression analysis, high-throughput sequencing, bioinformatics analysis

Description

The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Contracting Department Groton Office, Groton, CT intends to award a Sole Source, Firm Fixed-Price, Purchase Order to Yale University – Yale Center for Genome Analysis (YCGA) for RNA-Sequencing and Gene Expression Analysis Services. The required period of performance is from 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, with an anticipated award date of 26 June 2026.

This acquisition will be conducted using Simplified Procedures for commercial services in accordance with FAR Part 12, as implemented by the Department of War (DoW) Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Class Deviations.  The Government intends to solicit with only one source under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) to restrict competition for an acquisition valued below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). Streamlined commercial acquisition procedures will be utilized pursuant to FAR 12.201-1.  

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. However, any challenges to this sole source must be received in writing and sent to sharon.j.dexter.civ@us.navy.mil to be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether to compete this requirement. Challenges must include information sufficient to enable the Government to determine that an equivalent service exists that would meet the Government's needs as stated herein. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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