SAM #75F40126Q00233

FDA Sole Source Procurement of Element Biosciences AVITI Sequencing System with Installation and Training

The FDA's Office of Applied Methods and Technology (OAMT) is seeking to procure a mid-throughput benchtop DNA sequencer for pathogen surveillance and metagenomics research. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Applied Methods and Technology (OAMT) - OEM Highlight: - Element Biosciences is the sole OEM and vendor for this procurement - Products and Quantities: - 1 Element Biosciences AVITI Sequencing System - Includes 12-month warranty, installation, training for two personnel, and consumables - Feature: Individually addressable lanes enablement - Shipping and delivery to FDA's College Park, MD facility - Services Included: - Installation and setup by OEM-trained personnel - Training for at least two FDA staff by an OEM-authorized Field Applications Specialist - One-year warranty covering repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance - Notable Technical Requirements: - System must support non-PCR library preparation - Tunable sequencing output and onboard target enrichment - Dual independent flowcells for flexible throughput - Installation and training must be completed during regular business hours - The procurement is a sole source, firm fixed price contract, not set aside for small businesses

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Disclaimer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 75F40126Q00233 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The Government intends to negotiate and solicit with only one source Element Biosciences, 10055 Barnes Canyon Rd., Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121, USA for the Acquisition of Element Biosciences AVITI Sequencing System under the authority of FAR (6.103-1). This is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible offeror may submit a quote which will be given due consideration by the agency.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees PSC Code: 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Set-Aside: Sole Source Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Acquisition Method: FAR 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

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