Notice of Intent - Life Technologies Corporation
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 procure an AB 3500XL GENETIC ANALYZER and associated kits and training on a sole-source basis from Life Technologies Corporation. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes but an opportunity for other interested parties to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement. Responses from interested parties are due by 5:00 PM (EST) on August 21, 2025.
Scope of Work
The FBI's Laboratory Division requires specific lab supplies to process known reference samples, case work evidence, and research samples. The procurement includes:
- One (1) AB 3500XL GENETIC ANALYZER (SKU# 4406016 HID)
- One (1) 3500XL HID&SEQ INST KIT 6 DYE (SKU# A40467)
- One (1) 3500XL HID INSTALL KIT (SKU# 4405777)
- One (1) ADV 3500 SERIES GA TRG OFFSITE (SKU# TRN00194)
Delivery is required within 120 days after receipt of the order. The place of performance is Quantico, VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- NAICS: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Product Service Code: 6640, Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Sole Source Justification: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source). Thermo Fisher Scientific/Life Technologies is identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of these instruments, validated consumables, and specialized software, essential for compatibility with existing FBI validated processes.
- Response Due: August 21, 2025, by 5:00 PM (EST)
- Published: February 5, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. The FBI intends to negotiate with Life Technologies Corporation. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is advantageous to the Government. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit emailed responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous. Responses must include:
- Firm's Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS)
- CAGE Code
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) number
- Business Size
- Capability statement detailing experience, equipment/assets, background, and ability to provide the required instrument without compromising quality, reliability, safety, accuracy, and schedule.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Jonathan Johnson (jejohnson3@fbi.gov). Email inquiries only; no phone calls.