# Regent Kits

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0018926qb053

- Solicitation number: N0018926QB053
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: NAVSUP FLT Log CTR Norfolk (N00189)
- NAICS: 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6550 In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets
- Place of performance: Frederick, Maryland
- County: Frederick County (FIPS 24021). https://abierto.us/counties/frederick-county-md-24021
- City: Frederick. https://abierto.us/cities/frederick-md-2430325
- First posted: June 25, 2026
- Last posted: June 25, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1e2db7c69be3415fb93292026a3d93a7/view

## Description

The proposed acquisition is for the ROX Reference Dye, SSII (SS One Step RT PCR) kits, SSIII 1-Step QRT-PCR kits, Plates and Caps produced by Life Technologies.These reagents are employed by a variety of Navy, Department of Defense, and other US Government agencies for the detection and identification of biological warfare agents. Additionally, these reagents are currently deployed globally for operational use.

The development process included extensive testing of various reagent components to produce the best combination. The ROX Reference Dye, SSII (SS One Step RT PCR) kits, SSIII 1-Step QRT-PCR kits, Plates and Caps produced by Life Technologies are some of those components. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Questions may be addressed to James Berghaier at james.w.berghaier.civ@us.navy.mil or 771-229-2733.

## Publications

- June 25, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 1e2db7c69be3415fb93292026a3d93a7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1e2db7c69be3415fb93292026a3d93a7/view

## Points of contact

- James Berghaier 215-697-2022 James.W.Berghaier.civ@us.navy.mil, james.berghaier@navy.mil
- Jacob Gephart, jacob.n.gephart.civ@us.navy.mil, 7712292712

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