ILLUMINA MISEQ I100 PLUS SYSTEM 70316572
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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Department of Interior, is seeking to purchase an Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System along with a multi-year service contract. This requirement is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number 140G0225Q0115. The award will be a Firm Fixed Price contract, and quotations are due by April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ES).
Purpose & Scope
The USGS Fort Collins Science Center requires this benchtop next-generation sequencer to replace an outdated system, enabling the continued production of high-quality sequence data more efficiently. The acquisition is justified as a brand name requirement, as the Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System is only available from Illumina and meets the government's minimum needs.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Primary Deliverable: Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System.
- Specifications: The system must meet detailed "Brand Name Salient Characteristics," including flexible sequencing options, specific read lengths, and automated processes.
- Service & Maintenance: Four option years of annual preventative maintenance are required, following the initial one-year warranty.
- Compliance: The system must adhere to Section 508 accessibility standards and FISMA IT security guidelines.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Initial period from May 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, with potential option years and a six-month extension.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This RFQ is not a small business set-aside. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM (ES).
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to justice_pryor@ios.doi.gov.
- Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026, by 12:00 PM (ES).
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the government. Technical performance, key qualifications, and past performance are more important than price. Price will be the determining factor between proposals judged to be essentially equal in technical merit.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes extensive FAR clauses and provisions. While resellers exist, the brand name justification emphasizes that only Illumina offers the specific required system.