Opportunity

SAM #PR_1301386394

Naval Medical Research Unit South Seeks Portable PCR Solution for Entomology Research

Buyer

NMRC Det

Posted

July 08, 2026

Respond By

July 24, 2026

Identifier

PR_1301386394

NAICS

541715, 541714, 334516

Naval Medical Research Unit South, under the Department of the Navy in Lima, Peru, is seeking a Portable PCR Solution to advance its Entomology research initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Medical Research Unit South (NAMRU SOUTH), Lima, Peru - OEMs and Vendors: - Umbrella Genomics Company S.A.C. is identified as the sole source vendor capable of meeting the requirement - Products/Services Requested: - Portable PCR Solution for laboratory use in Entomology research - No specific product models, part numbers, or quantities are disclosed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The solution must fully support ongoing Entomology research projects - The procurement is intended as a sole source unless other capable vendors respond with sufficient capability statements - The government is actively seeking responses from other vendors who can demonstrate the ability to meet the requirement

Description

Naval Medical Research Unit South in Lima, Peru has a requirement to procure a laboratory equipment to continue execution of lab activities for ongoing Entomology research projects.

If capable sources are not identified through this notice, then NAMRU South intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) to Umbrella Genomics Company S.A.C.

Thru Market Research the Government identified that while these items can be procured independently on the Open Market, only Umbrella Genomics Company S.A.C. is the only vendor that can support the requirement in its entirety as mandated by the study.

This Sole Source Intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work. Capability statements shall not exceed 5 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source contract.

Capability statements are due by 12:00 PM Local Time, 24 July, 2026. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: genaro.m.vasquez.ln@health.mil. Please use subject line "ERP PR# 1301386394 ".

Contracting Office Address:

3230 Lima Pl, Washington DC, 20521

United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Martin Vasquez

genaro.m.vasquez.ln@health.mil

View original listing