Notice of Intent - Twist Bioscience
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) has issued a Notice of Intent to procure a Twist Custom Panel, 96 Reactions on a sole-source basis from Twist Bioscience. This action is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to meet the requirement. Responses are due by April 29, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The FBI intends to acquire a specific custom assay panel (Twist Custom Panel, 96 Reactions, Part Number: 101002, Design ID: TE-91990771) manufactured by Twist Bioscience. This panel is critical for the FBI Laboratory Division's mission, specifically to support Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) investigations by developing single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) profiles and for DNA sequencing in information-investigation-intelligence (I3) casework. The custom panel is a fiscal year 2026 priority for the Laboratory Division.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent for a proposed sole-source, firm-fixed-price (FFP) award.
- Set-Aside: This procurement is under Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1), citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Twist Bioscience is identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor.
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- Delivery: Within 120 days after receipt of the order.
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: April 22, 2026.
Response Requirements
This notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required instrument without compromising quality, reliability, safety, accuracy, and schedule must submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must include the firm's DUNS, CAGE Code, UEI, and Business Size. Capability statements should detail experience, equipment/assets, and background. Email submissions only; no phone calls.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Jonathan Johnson (jejohnson3@fbi.gov).