66--Notice of Intent to Sole Source. One Molecular Devices BioAssemblyBot (BAB) 400

The Department of the Interior, through its Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate, intends to sole source a single Molecular Devices BioAssemblyBot (BAB) 400 system under solicitation number DOIDFBO260073, with a presolicitation notice posted on July 22, 2026, and responses due by August 5, 2026. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 334516, indicating it pertains to medical and dental instrumentation and equipment manufacturing, and no set-aside provisions apply, meaning it is open to all eligible entities without preference. The equipment will be procured to support specialized biological assembly and fabrication capabilities at the designated office located in Herndon, Virginia, with no alternative performance location specified. Melissa Onyszko serves as the primary point of contact for all inquiries, reachable via email at MELISSA_ONYSZKO@IBC.DOI.GOV or by phone at 703-964-3638. The sole-source determination implies that only Molecular Devices can provide the precise BioAssemblyBot BAB400 model required due to its unique technical specifications, proprietary functionality, or compatibility with existing systems, and no public competition is anticipated. Potential vendors are urged to submit any information regarding alternative sources or capabilities prior to the response deadline to ensure transparency and compliance with federal procurement requirements.