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66--WI-WHITNEY GENETICS LAB-TAPE STATION
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, has awarded a sole-source contract under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold to procure an Agilent TapeStation for the Whitney Genetics Laboratory in the Great Lakes basin. This acquisition, identified by solicitation number DOIFFBO260069 and NAICS code 334516, was justified on operational necessity due to the absolute requirement for equipment compatibility with existing systems in USFWS Regions 3 and 5. Substitution of the Agilent TapeStation is prohibited because any deviation would necessitate extensive revalidation of established molecular protocols used for detecting aquatic invasive species, which would disrupt critical monitoring efforts aligned with FAC Strategic Goal #3. The procurement was conducted without competition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), based on technical equivalence limitations and the absence of viable alternatives capable of maintaining seamless data integrity across laboratories. The contract’s performance location is tied to the Whitney Genetics Laboratory, though its exact physical address is not provided, while the contracting office is situated in Falls Church, Virginia. No formal pricing, delivery schedule, FOB terms, or payment instructions are specified, consistent with simplified acquisition procedures below the SAT. The equipment must be delivered and integrated without modification to ensure uninterrupted sample quality control and data comparability. Inspection and acceptance are the responsibility of the government, with criteria rooted in internal laboratory protocols rather than external standards. The sole source justification is supported by market research confirming no other vendor can meet the technical requirements without unacceptable delays. No standard FAR clauses, packaging requirements, labeling specifications, or special contract clauses such as security clearances, key personnel stipulations, or options are included. The contracting officer is John Skogen, with Patrick DeHaan serving in a program oversight role; however, no official COR/COTR designations or contact details beyond email and phone are provided. The award notice was posted on May 13, 2026, following internal certifications dated April 2026.
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Contract Value
$54,301.19Place of Performance
VA, USASet-Aside
Awardee
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INCAward Issued Date
Timeline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
FWS WHITNEY GENETICS LAB intends to award a sole source purchase order to Agilent Technologies, Inc. to furnish: 4200 Tape Station
4200 TapeStation instrument including laptop PC, software, vortexer, accessories, plastic consumables, user information and Installation and
Familiarization.
Depth 510 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH) 435 mm x 510 mm x 445 mm
Height 445 mm
Line Frequency 50-60 Hz
Line Voltage 100-240 VAC
Number of Samples per Run Any number between 1-96
Power Consumption 50 VA
Weight 25.5 kg
Width 435 mm
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of $41.5 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
¿ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
The point of contact is: Jack Skogen, email: contact@example.gov
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the ¿Subject¿ line of your email.
This notice will close on: 4/30/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.
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