66--Intent to 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. Department of the Interior has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Bio-Rad for an Automatic Droplet Generator and QX600 Droplet Reader System. This equipment is crucial for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR) to replace aging systems and ensure continued droplet digital PCR operations. Capability statements are due by 10:00 A.M. ET, April 13, 2026.
Purpose & Overview
This notice serves as an announcement of the Government's intent to negotiate a sole source acquisition with Bio-Rad. The required equipment, specifically one (1) Automatic Droplet Generator and one (1) QX600 Droplet Reader, is essential for the CCR's Genomics Core. It will replace existing aging equipment, thereby maintaining mission-critical droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) research operations. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but rather an opportunity for other interested parties to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- One (1) Bio-Rad Automatic Droplet Generator
- One (1) Bio-Rad QX600 Droplet Reader
- Instruments must be fully compatible with existing CCR systems to support ongoing ddPCR research.
- Delivery is required within 12 weeks after contract award.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Estimated Value: Not specified
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Notice)
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement.
- Submission Deadline: 10:00 A.M. ET, Monday, April 13, 2026.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Bridgette Ornelas (bridgette_ornelas@ibc.doi.gov) and Desmond Harris (desmond_harris@ibc.doi.gov).
- Format Requirements:
- Shall not exceed ten (10) pages.
- Must be in a Microsoft Office compatible format or Adobe Acrobat.
- Maximum file size of 8 MB.
- Paper copies will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Note: This is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive acquisition is feasible. Marketing brochures or generic company literature will not be considered. The Government will not reimburse for any costs incurred in response to this notice. The Government reserves the right to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) as a result of this announcement.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Bridgette Ornelas (bridgette_ornelas@ibc.doi.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Desmond Harris (desmond_harris@ibc.doi.gov)