CEMB NextSeq Maintenance Agreement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract to Illumina for an Annual Maintenance Agreement for two Nextseq 1000 instruments. This is a Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source. Interested parties can submit their capabilities or proposals to challenge the sole source. Responses are due by 3:00 PM ET on January 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for an annual maintenance agreement covering two Nextseq 1000 instruments. The services fall under Product Service Code J066, which covers Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment. The place of performance is in Georgia (GA).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Illumina
- Period of Performance: January 31, 2026, through January 30, 2027
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, by 3:00 PM ET
- Published: January 23, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is an intent to award a sole source contract. While it is not a request for competitive quotations, all responses received by the deadline will be considered by the government. Information provided will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete this proposed contract.
Additional Notes
The sole source award is justified under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a). Interested persons should identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals via email to the Contract Specialist. Contact: Staci Boykin (zwh7@cdc.gov)