66--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Whitney Genetics Lab has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to Agilent Technologies, Inc. for a 4200 TapeStation instrument. This acquisition is critical for maintaining data compatibility and supporting the Early Detection and Monitoring Program for aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes basin.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for an Agilent 4200 TapeStation instrument, which includes a laptop PC, software, vortexer, accessories, plastic consumables, user information, and installation/familiarization. This equipment is essential for analyzing samples and maintaining consistency with existing equipment across two USFWS regions. The justification highlights that no other machine provides similar output, and using an alternative would cause significant delays due to extensive validation requirements for this mission-critical project.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- Awardee (Intended): Agilent Technologies, Inc.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 334516
- Published: April 24, 2026
- Response Deadline for Competition: Interested parties must identify their capabilities to respond to this requirement within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice (by April 27, 2026). Responses must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Notice Close Date: April 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for competitive proposals or offers. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. No reimbursement for providing capability information will be provided.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact John Skogen at Jack_Skogen@fws.gov or 612-713-5210. Reference the Notice of Intent number in all correspondence.