Nucleic Acid Synthesizer
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 Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is soliciting quotations for a Kilobaser Nucleic Acid Synthesizer, a Nitrogen Gas Generator, and a NitroPro Go Transport Case. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quotations (RFQ) on a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. Offers are due by June 12, 2026, at 07:00 AM.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for specific brand-name items:
- Kilobaser Nucleic Acid Synthesizer: Part Number KB1-BAS, manufactured by Kilobaser/MaBeal Gmbh.
- Nitrogen Gas Generator: Part Number G2N-P, manufactured by Kilobaser/MaBeal Gmbh.
- NitroPro Go Transport Case: Field case for the nitrogen gas generator, black, IP67 certified, meeting STANAG 4280 and DEF-STAN 81-41 Part 3.
All items must be new equipment and are specified as BRAND NAME ONLY. Unique item identification (DoD unique ID) is required. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an OEM authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, and must provide documentation from the manufacturer confirming their authorization.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotations (RFQ), Firm Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS: 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees).
- PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- Delivery: FOB Destination to U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, on or before June 30, 2026.
- Offer Due: June 12, 2026, at 07:00 AM.
- Published: June 8, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quoters must submit one copy of their price quote with a signed/dated SF1449, including their company DUNS Number and CAGE Code. Submissions must be sent via email. Quotes must include a statement accepting the solicitation's terms and conditions or listing specific exceptions with rationale. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors, specifically for the BRAND NAME ONLY items. An active registration in SAM.gov is required.
Government Point of Contact
Richard Key Email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil All questions must be submitted via email.