Intent to Sole Source CLC Genomics Licenses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to issue a noncompetitive purchase order to QIAGEN LLC 19300 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD, 20874-1415 (Unique Entity ID: UL8WYL45HHM9). This procurement is for two CLC Genomics WB Premium Network licenses and one CLC Genomics Premium Suite license. See attached justification for other than full and open competition. The Government contemplates the award of a firm fixed-price purchase order. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a response which shall be considered by the agency. Please email responses to Amanda Imlach at [email protected] no later than the time indicated below. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Responses must be received no later than 3:00pm EST on April 6th, 2023. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Respondents should ensure the information provided is detailed, current, accurate, and complete. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 513210 with a small business size standard of $47.0 M.