Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Qiagen
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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 National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole source contract to Qiagen for the renewal of the QCI One data analysis software subscription. This software is critical for the NIH Clinical Center (CC) Laboratory Medicine Department in Bethesda, MD. Responses from interested parties are due by March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for the renewal of the QCI One data analysis software subscription. The software is developed and managed by Qiagen Inc. and has been customized to meet the specific needs of the NIH's Division of Laboratory Medicine (DLM). It is used for data analysis within the Clinical Center's Laboratory Medicine Department.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: Qiagen, 19300 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
- Justification: Sole source under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1) due to the unique, customized nature of the QCI One software and the absence of other available sources. This acquisition is exempt from FAR Part 6 competition requirements.
- Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- NAICS Code: 513210 – Software Publishers
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotation, and a solicitation document will not be issued. The government's determination not to compete this requirement is at its sole discretion. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities by submitting comments to Kristin Nagashima at Kristin.nagashima@nih.gov, referencing the posting number.