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GridIon Mk1 CapEX and PromethION 2 Solo Starter Pack

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE (12K3) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 04/26/2024

Procurement Summary

This is a procurement for one GridIon Mk1 CapEX and one PromethION 2 Solo Starter Pack. The required characteristics for both machines are: Portable and compact benchtop sequencing system, No larger than H 250mm x W 400mm, Use advanced nanopore sequencing technology, Be able to generate long-read high-throughput sequencing runs, Compatible with Oxford Nanopore Technologies library preparation, Capable of Real-time basecalling and sequence data retrieval for analysis, Capable of running multiple flow cells at the same time for increased sample throughput, Includes Software (1 year), Includes Warranty (1 year). Required Characteristics for specific to the PromethION 2 Solo Starter Pack: No title transfer (Leased Equipment) Required Characteristics for specific to the GridION Mk1 CapEX: Includes Title Transfer

Waiver Rationale Summary

This is a one-time requirement. The anticipated period of performance is 60 days after award.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

04/22/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

12639524Q0078

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE