--Notice of Government's Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity intends to award a sole source contract to Qiagen, Inc. for the procurement of the QuantiTech Whole Transcriptome Kit and Repll-g Midi Kit. These reagents have been extensively used, with over four million data points generated from nucleic acids amplified using these products, underscoring their critical role in ongoing research efforts. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids, and no formal solicitation document is available. However, firms capable of providing the specified products within the required timeframe are invited to submit written notifications within six calendar days from the notice publication date, including detailed supporting evidence of their ability to meet the requirements. All responses must be directed via email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Gay Hayden, and verbal inquiries or phone requests will not be entertained. While responses will be reviewed, the Government retains full discretion to proceed without competition. Should no alternative firms respond within the stipulated timeframe, the contract will be awarded solely to Qiagen, Inc. The procurement is associated with NAICS code 541711, indicating its relevance to research and development in biotechnology.