DNA Reagents

The US Embassy San Salvador is soliciting quotations under solicitation PR15836566 for the procurement of DNA reagents and human identification kits to support the National Civilian Crime Lab (CIF) in El Salvador. This firm-fixed-price contract requires the delivery of various items, including DNA human identification and quantification kits, performance optimized polymers, buffer container kits compatible with the 3500xL Genetic Analyzer, matrix standard kits, and RNaseP verification plates compatible with the QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System. All products must be original brand-name, brand-new items manufactured in accordance with ISO 18385 standards, with a minimum remaining shelf life of 10 months upon delivery. The award will be granted to the responsible quoter who is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price. Technical acceptability is based on compliance with material specifications, delivery requirements, and warranty terms. All items must be delivered in a single, complete shipment to the CIF premises in La Libertad, El Salvador, within 90 days of the contract award. Strict adherence to cold-chain conditions and manufacturer storage instructions is mandatory, and each reagent must be accompanied by certificates of analysis and safety data sheets. Quotations must be submitted in English as a single PDF file to SanSalvadorProcurement@state.gov by October 09, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Submissions must include a signed SF-1449, a completed pricing schedule, representations and certifications, and proof of active SAM registration. The solicitation is open to various small business designations, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and EDWOSB.