D--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO SOLE SOURCE
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Acquisition & Property Operations, Abernathy Fish Technology Center intends to award a firm fixed-price sole source 12-month contract to Illumina, Inc. for a MiSeq i100 Plus System. This system is required for the genetic tracking of Chinook salmon from Coleman National Fish Hatchery and other hatcheries. This is a Special Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for competitive quotes. Statements of capabilities are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The intended sole source award covers the procurement of a MiSeq i100 Plus System, along with necessary reagent kits, flow cells for optimizing GTSeq panels, and PhiX control. The contractor must provide a 12-month warranty on the instrument (parts and labor) and demonstrate the ability to provide future service for the system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($350,000)
- Intended Awardee: Illumina, Inc., 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA 92122
- Duration: 12 months
- NAICS Code: 541511, Custom Computer Programming
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT
- Published: June 2, 2026
Rationale for Sole Source
The justification for this sole source acquisition stems from the requirement to collect genetic data from Chinook salmon using the GTSeq methodology, which relies exclusively on Illumina instruments. Market research, including scientific literature review and discussions with experts, indicated that all GTSeq protocols utilize Illumina technology. The MiSeq i100 Plus System is specifically needed for data integration with existing partner data. The GTSeq chemistry is proprietary to Illumina, creating a barrier to competition and confirming no other capable sources were identified.
Response Instructions
This notice does not constitute a solicitation. However, any interested party believing they can meet the requirement may submit a statement of capabilities. This statement must be in writing (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment) and emailed to Mary_Rawlinson@fws.gov. It must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Please reference the Notice of Intent number in your correspondence and email subject line. No telephone requests or offers will be honored.