R--Intent to Single Source Award -GTseq panel

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{"description":"THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a single-source, firm-fixed price Purchase Order for GTseq multiplex PCR primer design panel development in support of conservation genetics for the Chihuahua chub for the Southwestern Native ARC to GTSeek LLC under the authority of FA 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source being available to meet the Government¿s needs. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 541380 ¿ Analytical testing services. GTSeek LLC, 124 Main Avenue N Suite 201 Twin Falls, ID 83301 possesses specialized technical expertise and demonstrated experience in GTseq multiplex PCR panel development for non-model aquatic species. The requirement includes the design, optimization, and validation of a high-plex GTseq genotyping panel beginning with approximately 500 candidate loci, resulting in a refined panel suitable for high-throughput population genetic analysis and long-term monitoring. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties that believe they can meet the Government¿s requirements may submit a capability statement no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, 30 January 2026 to Contract Specialist, Khalilah Brown, Khalilah_brown@fws.gov. The decision to proceed with a single-source award is at the sole discretion of the Government. "} Solicitation Number: DOIFFBO260018 Type: Special Notice Base Type: Special Notice NAICS: 541380 Classification Code: R408 Response Deadline: 2026-01-30T17:00:00-05:00 Office Address: Falls Church, VA POC: Brown, Khalilah, khalilah_brown@fws.gov, 5715473407 {"description":"THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a single-source, firm-fixed price Purchase Order for GTseq multiplex PCR primer design panel development in support of conservation genetics for the Chihuahua chub for the Southwestern Native ARC to GTSeek LLC under the authority of FA 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source being available to meet the Government¿s needs. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 541380 ¿ Analytical testing services. GTSeek LLC, 124 Main Avenue N Suite 201 Twin Falls, ID 83301 possesses specialized technical expertise and demonstrated experience in GTseq multiplex PCR panel development for non-model aquatic species. The requirement includes the design, optimization, and validation of a high-plex GTseq genotyping panel beginning with approximately 500 candidate loci, resulting in a refined panel suitable for high-throughput population genetic analysis and long-term monitoring. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties that believe they can meet the Government¿s requirements may submit a capability statement no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, 30 January 2026 to Contract Specialist, Khalilah Brown, Khalilah_brown@fws.gov. The decision to proceed with a single-source award is at the sole discretion of the Government. "}