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Sole Source Award for Life Technologies Laboratory Equipment Maintenance and Repair

This notice announces the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's intent to award a sole source contract for laboratory equipment maintenance and repair: - Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, FWS SAT Team 2 - Purpose: Preventive maintenance and repair services for laboratory equipment - Equipment includes: - 7500 Real Time PCR Systems - QuantStudio 6 Pro Real Time PCR System - Attune NXT 1 Laser Flow Cytometer - Location: Bozeman Fish Technology Center, Montana - Contract Type: Firm fixed price, sole source - OEM: Life Technologies Corporation - Holds exclusive rights to proprietary software, diagnostic tools, and technical information - Period of Performance: Base period plus up to one option year (subject to funding) - NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - PSC: J066 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment) - No competitive procurement; justification based on OEM exclusivity

Key Takeaways: - Only Life Technologies Corporation can provide the required services due to proprietary restrictions - Services cover critical laboratory instruments essential for research operations - Opportunity is not open for competition

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE FOR FWS Bozeman Fish Technology Center, MT for preventive maintenance and repair service for 7500 Real Time PCR Systems, Quant studio 6 Pro Real Time PCR System, and Attune NXT 1 Laser Flow Cytometer to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION.THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition & Property Management intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of:FAR 6.103-1 only one responsible sourceToLIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION5781 Van Allen WAYCarlsbad, California92008-7321, United StatesThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, $34,000,000The product service code (PSC) for this requirement is J066, MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND.The object of this sole source award to ILLUMINA, INC., is for preventive maintenance and repair service for 7500 Real Time PCR Systems, Quant studio 6 Pro Real Time PCR System, and Attune NXT 1 Laser Flow Cytometer for a base period and up to one option year subject to the availability of funds (SAF). Market research determined that Life Technologies Corporation is the original and exclusive manufacturer of the identified instruments and retains the intellectual property rights to the proprietary software, diagnostic tools, service tools, and technical information required to maintain and service them.The anticipated award date is August 31, 2026.This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as an Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: dana_arnold@ios.doi.govContracting Officer:Dana Arnolddana_arnold@ios.doi.govFalls Church, VA 22041

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