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Procurement of commercial biotechnology research supplies
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The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Naples is issuing a presolicitation notice for a sole-source firm-fixed-price purchase order to Change Biotec Limited for the procurement of three proprietary Oxford Nanopore Technologies MinION Mk1D sequencing kits: one with the Rapid Sequencing Kit V14, one with the Rapid Barcoding Kit 24 V14, and one with the Direct RNA Sequencing Kit. This acquisition supports the Naval Medical Research Unit Europe, Africa, Central and ensures interoperability and data standardization with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and other Navy research laboratories. The requirement is strictly bound to the exact OEM equipment and part numbers, with no substitutions permitted, due to the patented and specialized nature of the technology. Change Biotec Limited is identified as the sole authorized distributor for ONT equipment within the African region, making sourcing through this entity necessary to maintain warranty validity and ensure secure cold-chain logistics to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12, treating the items as commercial products, and any responsible party seeking to compete must submit a capability statement by 5 August 2026, CET, with irrefutable evidence of authorized distributor status from Oxford Nanopore Technologies, ability to deliver the exact kits, guarantee of cold-chain logistics to Djibouti, and confirmation that manufacturer warranty terms remain valid at the delivery location. All submissions will be evaluated on technical acceptability as a pass/fail gate, with award determined by best value consideration under FAR 12.203. The contract includes mandatory compliance with federal clauses covering payment by electronic transfer, system for award management registration, prohibition on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, child labor, security prohibitions, subcontracts for commercial services, whistleblower rights, anti-Mafia compliance under Italian law, and Buy American requirements. Offerors must be registered in SAM, provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, and submit the required Anti-Mafia Self-Certification. Delivery must meet the 60-day ARO standard, with the final destination being Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, though packaging and shipping costs must be quoted as all-inclusive to Naples, Italy, per FOB Destination terms. Payment will be processed via WAWF, and contract administration requires compliance with base access protocols, personnel escort limits, and strict conduct standards during on-site operations, including noise control and safety compliance.
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CAMP LEMONNER DJIBOUTI, AE, DJISet-Aside
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Full Description
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE N6817126QN065
Subject: Procurement of commercial biotechnology research supplies
Classification code:
Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
NAICS: 423450 – Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Contracting Office: NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center Sigonella Naples, Italy
Points of Contact:
Ms. Maria Saggese
E-mail: maria.saggese.ln@us.navy.mil
Phone: +390815683938
1. INTRODUCTION
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella (FLCSI) – provides notification of its intent to award a firm-fixed-price sole-source purchase order to Change Biotec Limited.
The contract is in support to the implementation of a newly developed assay that is currently being standardized and deployed across the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and other Navy Research Laboratories.
2. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION
The requirement is for the procurement of commercial biotechnology research supplies in support of the Naval Medical Research Unit Europe, Africa, Central (NAMRU EURAFCENT). The specific requirement consists of three (3) proprietary Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) sequencing kits:
One (1) MinION Mk1D pack with Rapid Sequencing Kit V14 (SQK-RAD114)
One (1) MinION Mk1D pack with Rapid Barcoding Kit 24 V14 (SQK-RBK114.24)
One (1) MinION Mk1D pack with Direct RNA Sequencing Kit (SQK-RNA004)
3. SOLE SOURCE RATIONALE
The ONT MinION Mk1D is a patented, highly specialized, proprietary commercial technology. The utilization of this exact commercial platform is required to ensure full mission capability, interoperability, and data standardization with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and partner Navy research laboratories. Market research confirms that Change Biotec Limited is the sole authorized local representative and commercial pipeline for ONT equipment in the required region of performance (Africa). Sourcing through the sole authorized representative is necessary to maintain manufacturer warranty validity and ensure the integrity of critical cold-chain shipping logistics.
4. INSTRUCTIONS TO INTERESTED PARTIES
This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of Part 12 of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This is a notice of intent and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals.
However, all responsible sources that believe they can meet the Government's requirement may submit a capability statement. To be considered responsive, any submitted capability statement must include clear and convincing evidence of the following:
- Written evidence from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT), that the responding company is an authorized distributor for the required items within the African region.
- Confirmation that the responding company can provide the exact part numbers as listed in Section 2 above, with no substitutions.
- A description of the company's capability to manage and guarantee cold-chain shipping logistics to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
- Confirmation that the standard 1-year manufacturer's warranty and support will be valid and honored for equipment delivered to Djibouti.
All responses must be received by 05 August 2026 12:00 AM Central European Time (CET) to be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. To be considered responsive, any submitted capability statement must provide clear and convincing evidence of the interested party's ability to meet the Government's requirements as defined herein. The Government will not compensate interested parties for any costs related to the preparation or submission of a capability statement.
Please submit any responses or capability statements via email to Maria Saggese at maria.saggese.ln@us.navy.mil.
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