Notice of Intent To Award Sole Source Contract; Upgrade Two TECAN Robotic Workstations

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to the TECAN U.S., Inc., (CAGE Code 1GUA3), 9401 Globe Center Drive, Suite 140, Morrisville, North Carolina, 27560. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219: Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance; and the Product Service Code is 6640: Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

The Laboratory Division (LD), Biometrics Analysis Section (BAS), Federal DNA Database Unit (FDDU) utilize TECAN Robotic Workstations throughout the DNA analytical process. This equipment is manufactured by TECAN, and they are the only vendor that can perform preventative maintenance, repair, and upgrade services on the TECAN Robotic Workstation. Validation was performed and the TECAN automated workstation proved best suited for the DNA automated processes used by the FBI. This comprehensive evaluation resulted in the recommendation to use TECAN Robotic Workstations for DNA analysis. These workstations have been identified as a critical need, therefore requiring subsequent upgrades when needed.

The FBI awarded Contract Number DJFA9N093240 to TECAN U.S., Inc. September 2009. This acquisition included two (2) TECAN Freedom EVO 150 Base Unit systems. Due to wear and tear on the previously acquired instruments, these robotic systems need to be updated with new hardware to help improve the efficiency for the FDDU. The FBI intends to award a non-competitive, sole-source contract to TECAN to upgrade the decks on two (2) robotic workstations. This requirement includes TECAN Part Number 30052322, (the stainless-steel work deck on the Freedom EVO liquid handler); shipping charges; and on-site installation services at the FBI's Laboratory Building, Quantico, Virginia, 22135.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by contacting Bryan Lane via email only at bvlane@fbi.gov, no later than May 9th, 2023, at 8:00 AM, (EST). Only emailed responses will be considered. No phone calls. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses shall include the firm's Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and their Business Size. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.

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