7A--Notice of Intent - Sole Source
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for an Annual BaseSpace Correlation Engine-Large Academic License from Illumina, Inc. This action aims to reinstate access to a critical genomic data platform essential for ongoing research. Responses from interested parties are due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The EPA requires the reinstatement of access to Illumina's BaseSpace Correlation Engine, a web-based discovery platform. This platform provides access to genomic data, including archived data, which is crucial for current genomics research studies. The agency identifies the platform as unique and invaluable for:
- Mining complex biological, clinical, and literature data.
- Obtaining genomic information for biomedical insight.
- Comparing EPA data to understand the biological impact of chemical exposure.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Set-Aside: None
- NAICS Code: 513210 Software Publishers
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
- Response Due Date: June 4, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for quotes; no solicitation will result from this announcement. However, firms that believe they can meet the EPA's requirement and offer competition are invited to submit a capability statement. Responses must be in writing and provide clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. All questions should be directed via email to Kareen Mansfield (Mansfield.Kareen@epa.gov) and Lemile Chandler (Chandler.Lemile@epa.gov); telephone calls will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
The previous contract for this license was awarded to Illumina, Inc. on February 27, 2025, for a three-year period with two twelve-month option periods. These option periods were not exercised due to funding unavailability, leading to the current need for reinstatement. The agency states that switching to an alternative database is not feasible due to ongoing studies and the estimated years of work required to complete analysis. Illumina, Inc. is identified as the only source with authorized resellers or third-party vendors for this specific license.