Deconvolution Library

The Defense Health Agency is awarding a fixed-price contract under solicitation HT942626PE010 for the procurement of the Dharmacon ON-TARGETplus™ Human Deconvolution Library, 0.1 nmol, 600 targets, through a sole source justification under FAR 12.102(a). This acquisition supports Phase 2 of a long-term NIH-funded research initiative at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, where continuity with nine years of established data using Dharmacon’s proprietary siRNA technology is critical. The product’s unique chemical modifications and algorithm-driven design are deemed irreplaceable by any other vendor, eliminating competition and justifying non-competitive award. The contract is not subject to any set-aside provisions, with NAICS code 325413 indicating pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing, and the delivery will be made to the designated performance location at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, with Gunpowder, Maryland identified as the associated ZIP code area. No formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, packaging specifications, or labeling standards beyond vendor-specific technical requirements are detailed, as acceptance hinges on technical compatibility with prior research outputs rather than codified quality protocols. The contracting activity is managed by the DHA Contracting Activity in Fort Detrick, Maryland, under a Simplified Acquisition Threshold procedure, with no invoicing method, payment office details, or point of contact information specified. The absence of standard FAR Part 52 clauses, certifications from the offeror, special requirements, or delivery terms reflects a streamlined commercial item acquisition focused solely on maintaining research integrity and continuity without competitive process or administrative complexity.