Twist Bioscience Reagent Kits and Components
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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 Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) intends to award a sole source contract to Twist Bioscience for Reagent Kits and Components. These essential reagents are required for surveillance efforts in detecting and identifying biological warfare agents and emerging pathogens at Tripler Army Medical Center, HI. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, the Government will consider all responses. Responses are due by June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
NMRC's Molecular Department of the Biological Defense Research Directorate requires specific Twist Bioscience Reagent kits and components. These include:
- Twist TrueArnp Library Preparation, 96 Samples (Part Number: 116481) - QTY: 5
- Twist Universal Adapter System - TruSeq Compatible, 96 Samples Plate A (Part Number: 101308) - QTY: 2
- Twist Universal Adapter System - TruSeq Compatible, 96 Samples Plate B (Part Number: 101309) - QTY: 1
- Twist Universal Adapter System - TruSeq Compatible, 96 Samples Plate C (Part Number: 101310) - QTY: 1
- Twist Universal Adapter System - TruSeq Compatible, 96 Samples Plate D (Part Number: 101311) - QTY: 1
- Twist Standard Hyb and Wash Kit v2 with TrueArnp Mix, 12 Rxns (Part Number: 116614) - QTY: 5
- Twist Universal Blockers, 12 Reactions (Part Number: 100578) - QTY: 5
- Twist Dry Down Beads, 12 reactions (Part Number: 104325) - QTY: 5
- Twist Comprehensive Viral Research Panel, 12 Reactions, Kit (Part Number: 103550) - QTY: 5
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intended Sole Source (Firm Fixed Price) under FAR Part 12 Commercial Items.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification).
- NAICS: 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology).
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT.
- Published: May 27, 2026, 7:52 PM EDT.
Evaluation
This is a Special Notice for an intended sole source award to Twist Bioscience due to the proprietary nature and platform-specific protocols of the required reagents, making them the sole vendor. While not a competitive request, the Government will consider all responses received.
Additional Notes
All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number to be eligible for award. For SAM registration, visit www.sam.gov or call (866) 606-8220. Primary contact: Shamai Carter (shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil).