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PrepX RNA-Seq Library/PrepX PolyAmRNA Isol Kits

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RFQ-RT-16-00100Federal

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to enter into a sole source procurement with WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. to acquire specific automation reagents, including the PrepX RNA-Seq Illumina Library Kit, special filter tips, and the PrepX PolyA mRNA Isolation Kit. These reagents are uniquely compatible with the EPA National Health Environmental Effects Research Laboratory’s (NHEERL) Apollo 324 automation system, an integrated platform used for genomic research. Due to the custom flow cell design and sequencing chemistry of WaferGen’s system, the reagents must come exclusively from WaferGen Biosystems, as no other suppliers can meet the technical requirements or ensure data consistency. The procurement aligns with FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source contracting when only one responsible source can fulfill the agency’s needs. The NHEERL Genomic Core Lab utilizes this equipment to generate genetic data for ongoing and future research projects, with a focus on maintaining consistency between new data and previously generated IntergenX data sets, now owned by WaferGen. The EPA is notifying other potential suppliers to submit their qualifications and pricing within ten days if they believe they can meet the requirements, though routine requests for additional information or statements of work will be disregarded. Responses must be submitted to the designated EPA contact by mail or email, with no acceptance of phone or fax inquiries. This notice serves primarily to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible before proceeding with the sole source award.

General Info

EPA plans sole source purchase from WaferGen for unique RNA-Seq reagents compatible with Apollo 324 system.

Agency

Environmental Protection Agency → Information Technology Acq Division (ita

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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PostedSep 20

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Information Technology Acq Division (ita

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeDurham, NC, 27709, USA

Organization / AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Information Technology Acq Division (ita

Office AddressDurham, NC, 27709, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Project Title: PrepX RNA-Seq Illumina Library Kit, Filter Tips, and PrepX PolyAmRNA Isolation Kit The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. to procure WaferGen Biosystems automation reagents. This procurement is recommended to be processed without full and open competition. The EPA National Health Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL) Genomic Core lab has an integrated Apollo 324 automation system which provides comprehensive genomic services to EPA scientists. These automation reagents are designed to be used with the existing WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. automation Instrument that is located in the NHEERL Genomic Core (GRC). These automation reagents are the only ones that can be used in the WaferGen Biosystems instrument because of the unique flow cell design and sequencing chemistry used by the system. These sequencing reagents are sold only through Wafergen Biosystems, Inc. Special filter tips are used to avoid cross contamination and the RNA is isolated by using the PrepX PolyA mRNA isolation kits. Future experiments at NHEERL will generate data to be compared with existing IntergenX (bought by Wafergen) automation data sets at the US EPA. Consistency in platform comparison is critical to the genomic scientific mission at NHEERL. The WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. automation reagents used by this system are only supplied by WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. The circumstance permitting is FAR 6.302-1 ¿Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements¿. All interested parties who believe they can provide the required product should fully explain their capabilities and qualifications in writing within 10 days from the date of this announcement and provide itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. The intent of this notice is to determine if any other source(s) exist, and therefore, no solicitation is available. Consequently, anyone failing to provide the aforementioned and instead chooses to merely submit a routine letter requesting a copy of the statement of work or more information about the project will be ignored. The information received to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Please submit response to Marsha Johnson at contact@example.gov or to the U.S. EPA, Attn: Marsha Johnson (AA-005), RTP Procurement Operations Division, 109 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. No telephone or faxed requests will be honored.