66--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), a sub-tier of the Department of the Interior, is seeking quotes for the purchase and multi-year service contract of an Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, identified as RFQ 140G0225Q0115, aims to acquire a benchtop next-generation sequencer to replace an outdated system at the Fort Collins Science Center. Quotes are due by May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System, which is a brand-name item, along with associated service and maintenance. The system must meet specific "Brand Name Salient Characteristics" detailed in the solicitation, including flexible sequencing options and automated processes. Annual preventative maintenance is required for four option years following the initial one-year warranty. The system must also comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and FISMA IT security guidelines.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: Initial period from May 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, with potential option years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Quotes Due: May 7, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Questions Due: April 24, 2026, by 12:00 PM ET (Note: This deadline may have passed, but is included for context from the original solicitation.)
- Published: April 30, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is determined to be the most advantageous to the government. Evaluation factors include technical performance, key qualifications, and past performance, which are considered more important than price. Price will be the determining factor between proposals judged to be essentially equal in technical merit.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR 13.5 (Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items). An amendment (0001) extended the quote submission deadline and requires bidders to acknowledge its receipt. The brand name justification indicates that while resellers exist, only Illumina offers the specific required system. All questions and quotes must be emailed to Justice Pryor at justice_pryor@ios.doi.gov.