SAM #N0018926QB053

Navy Procurement of Life Technologies Reagents for Biological Warfare Agent Detection

This procurement supports the Naval Medical Research Center's Biological Defense Research Directorate in acquiring specialized reagents for biological warfare agent detection. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Medical Research Center, Biological Defense Research Directorate - OEM Highlight: - Life Technologies is the exclusive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all requested reagents and consumables - Products Requested: - ROX Reference Dye, SPCL (1 mL fill size per tube; Packaged in a multi-tube CryoBox(TM)) - Part Number: A40004786 - Quantity: 762,000 - TF, OPTICAL FAST 96-WELL PLT 200 BULK - Part Number: 4366932 - Quantity: 9,396 - FG, OPTICAL CAP (8 CAPS/STRIPS) EACH - Part Number: 4323032 - Quantity: 80 - SSIII 1-STEP QRT-PCR 500 500 RXN - Part Number: 11732088 - Quantity: 60 - SS ONE STEP RT-PCR WITH PLATINUM TAQ (100 RXNS) - Part Number: 10928042 - Quantity: 900 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All reagents must be manufactured by Life Technologies and comply with FDA regulations and OEM specifications - Products are used for global operational detection and identification of biological warfare agents - Delivery location is Fort Detrick, MD - Five-year ordering period for all items

Description

The proposed acquisition is for the ROX Reference Dye, SSII (SS One Step RT PCR) kits, SSIII 1-Step QRT-PCR kits, Plates and Caps produced by Life Technologies.These reagents are employed by a variety of Navy, Department of Defense, and other US Government agencies for the detection and identification of biological warfare agents. Additionally, these reagents are currently deployed globally for operational use. The development process included extensive testing of various reagent components to produce the best combination. The ROX Reference Dye, SSII (SS One Step RT PCR) kits, SSIII 1-Step QRT-PCR kits, Plates and Caps produced by Life Technologies are some of those components. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Questions may be addressed to James Berghaier at james.w.berghaier.civ@us.navy.mil or 771-229-2733.

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