FBI INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to award a sole source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific for proprietary reagents and consumables. These supplies are critical for supporting the FBI Laboratory Division in Quantico, Virginia, and Huntsville, Alabama. This notice is an intent to sole source, and all responsible sources may submit capability statements by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for proprietary reagents and consumables essential for ongoing FBI laboratory operations, forensic analysis, and mission-critical scientific functions. Specifically, these supplies support the FBI's DNA processing instrumentation and workflows, including daily processing of DNA samples for national databasing, investigative casework, and Rapid DNA capabilities. The items must be fully compatible with existing FBI laboratory instrumentation, validated testing methods, established workflows, and operational requirements.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source) for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- Vendor: Thermo Fisher Scientific (intended sole source).
- Estimated Value: $200,000,000.00.
- Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year, Four (4) One-Year Option Periods, and One (1) Optional Six-Month Extension.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable, as this is a sole-source justification.
- Place of Performance: Quantico, VA, and Huntsville, AL.
Justification & Submission
The FBI justifies this sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.103-1, "Only One Responsible Source," citing that Thermo Fisher Scientific is the only known source capable of providing the required proprietary items compatible with existing FBI systems. Using another source would lead to substantial cost duplication, unacceptable delays, and significant technical risk due to revalidation, retraining, and operational disruption. The FBI has invested heavily in Thermo Fisher Scientific systems over two decades.
While this is not a request for competitive quotations, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if competitive procurement is feasible.
Deadline & Contact
- Capability Statements Due: May 5, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Via email to David P. Yates at dpyates@fbi.gov.
- Published Date: April 21, 2026.