QIAGEN Laboratory Equipment Preventative Maintenance

The United States Army Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) intends to negotiate solely (as prescribed in FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i)) with QIAGEN, 19300 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD, 20874 for the procurement of maintenance, repair and technical support services for three QIAGEN EZ1 Advanced XL automated nucleic acid systems in two different locations.

QIAGEN is the only source that is capable of providing preventative maintenance, specialized knowledge for molecular calibrations, or specialize proprietary knowledge for technical support for QIAGEN systems. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for the requirement is 811210 and the size standard is $30m. This announcement constitutes the only notice by the government; a written solicitation will not be issued.

All sources that believe they are eligible to provide these items must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the items outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, the purchase will be awarded without further remark. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Mr. Keith C. Crum at keith.c.crum.civ@health.mil. Interested concern must identify their capability in writing to the above email address or by mail to the address listed below.

US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: FCMR-ACO-AA, 808 Schreider Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014.