NOAA sole source for SequalPrep Normalization Plates for DNA sequencing.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole source contract for SequalPrep Normalization Plates used in DNA sequencing. These plates are proprietary to Thermo Fisher Scientific and are required for compatibility with existing laboratory equipment. The procurement is for the NOAA facility in Juneau, Alaska. No other vendors can supply these specific plates, making this a sole-source acquisition.