Deconvolution Library
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued an Award Notice for a Sole Source Justification to procure a Deconvolution Library. This action, a Fixed Price Purchase Order, is for the Dharmacon ON-TARGETplus™ Human Deconvolution Library and related shipping, intended for the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for the Dharmacon ON-TARGETplus™ Human Deconvolution Library, 0.1 nmol, 600 Targets, and associated shipping. This specialized siRNA product is critical for ongoing research at USAMRICD.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Price Purchase Order (New Requirement)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Published: May 14, 2026
- Delivery Location: Gunpowder, MD 21010 (USAMRICD, Aberdeen Proving Ground)
Justification for Sole Source
The justification for limiting competition is based on FAR 12.102(a) and FAR 12.201-1, citing statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901. Horizon Discovery Biosciences Limited holds all rights and patents to the specific siRNA products and proprietary algorithms. Continued use of this vendor is essential for research continuity, as previous use has yielded successful results, and switching vendors would render nine years of historical data useless, requiring duplication of extensive research efforts.
Market Research
Market research, conducted through various sources, confirmed that no other siRNA product can perform the necessary function due to Dharmacon's proprietary algorithms and chemical modifications. This item has been procured as a sole source since 2014 under contract HT942524P0122.
Relevance to Bidders
This document serves as an explanation for a sole-source procurement, providing insight into the government's rationale for selecting a specific proprietary product due to critical research needs and intellectual property rights. It is not a solicitation for bids.