66--OR-CLARK R BAVIN NFWO-QIAGEN SIGMA
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis to Franklin Young International. This procurement is for a Qiagen Sigma 4-16S Centrifuge and Plate Rotor. The agency intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), citing "Only One Responsible Source." This notice is not a request for competitive quotations, but capability statements are invited.
Scope of Requirement
This notice covers the procurement of a specific piece of laboratory equipment: the Qiagen Sigma 4-16S Centrifuge and Plate Rotor. This equipment is intended for use at the FWS Clark R Bavin National Fish and Wildlife facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- NAICS: 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals)
- PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: May 23, 2026, by 1700 ED
- Published: May 21, 2026
Response & Evaluation
While this notice is not a request for competitive quotations, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Responses must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The agency will consider received information solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. A determination not to compete this proposed award remains at the Government's discretion.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit their capability statements via email to Contracting Specialist Marshall Richard at marshall_richard@ios.doi.gov. Submissions must include the firm's Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and its Business Size. Only emailed responses will be considered. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with updated and accurate information, including TIN, EFT, UEI, addresses, and contact details.