A -- QIAGEN Bio-Robotic System Software modification & three year Full Service Agreement

The Air Force District of Washington Medical Support Branch plans to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to QIAGEN, Inc. for modifying proprietary software related to genotyping viral and bacterial organisms using the QIAGEN Universal Bio-Robotic System. Additionally, the contract includes a three-year full service agreement for maintaining this system. The services will be performed at the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory located at Lackland Air Force Base. QIAGEN is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the equipment essential for these services, which justifies the sole source procurement under federal regulations. This contract is issued under FAR 6.302-1 and 10 USC 2304(c)(1), allowing negotiation without competition due to the unique capabilities of the vendor. While other parties may express interest and demonstrate capability, the government maintains sole discretion to proceed without soliciting competitive proposals. The contracting officer responsible for this action is Gretchen R. Clohessy, based at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The contract involves specialized software modification and ongoing service to ensure the operational readiness of the QIAGEN system critical for advanced diagnostic applications within the Department of Defense.