Notice of Intent - Tecan U.S., INC

The Federal Bureau of Investigation intends to procure a single Tecan Fluent 480 robotic workstation with validated scripts on a sole-source basis from Tecan U.S., Inc., located in Morrisville, North Carolina, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, as no other supplier or instrument can meet the FBI’s stringent technical, accreditation, and evidentiary requirements for forensic DNA analysis. This acquisition is critical to maintaining continuity in the FBI Laboratory’s validated workflows, ensuring full compatibility with the Sample Tracking and Control System (STaCS), and preserving the admissibility of DNA evidence in court. The system must integrate seamlessly with existing robotic platforms and quality assurance protocols, and maintenance must be performed exclusively by authorized Tecan technicians to avoid voiding warranties and compromising compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Delivery is required within 120 days of order receipt at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, and the contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price, one-time delivery order with no options or subcontracting provisions. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, though no socioeconomic set-asides apply. Interested parties may submit a capability statement by 5:00 PM EST on May 15, 2026, via email only, demonstrating to the Government that competition would be advantageous and providing evidence of their ability to supply an equivalent system without compromising quality, reliability, safety, accuracy, or schedule. Submissions must include the DUNS number, CAGE code, UEI, and business size, and must clearly outline experience, equipment, and technical capacity. The Government will evaluate submissions solely to determine whether to pursue competitive procurement; failure to provide compelling evidence will result in the award proceeding as planned without further competition. No reimbursement is provided for costs incurred in preparing responses, and information submitted may be used internally without obligation to the Government. The procurement is not a request for quotes, does not involve public synopsis, and no pricing details are disclosed, though prior contract data was referenced to confirm fair and reasonable pricing. Acceptance of the delivered system will occur at the Quantico facility, where the FBI will validate performance against QA standards and operational requirements before formal acceptance.