Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System Purchase

SOL #: 80NSSC26931729QCombined Synopsis/SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

National Aeronautics And Space Administration
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Support Services For End User Client Computing Including Tier 1 And 2 Help/Service Desk, Deskside Support, Adds/Moves/Changes, Workspace, Collaboration, And Productivity Software Technical Support, Audio/Video (A/V, Vtc) Conferencing, And Printer Support. A/V And Vtc Includes Support Services Typically Used In Conference Rooms And Dedicated Telepresence Rooms To Enable Workforce Communications. Printer Support Includes Managed Print Services (Mps) For Multifunction Printers (Print, Scan, Fax, Copy), And Other Central Printing Or Output Support Services. (DE01)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
May 6, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

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

NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to Illumina for the purchase of an Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System for NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC). This system is a benchtop next-generation sequencer with integrated analysis capabilities. Interested organizations capable of providing this system may submit their qualifications by May 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST to challenge the sole source determination.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System, which includes a benchtop next-generation sequencer with an embedded touchscreen, on-instrument computer, control software, and hardware-accelerated Dragen Bio-IT secondary analysis pipelines. The system comes with a 12-month warranty (parts and labor).

Associated services include:

  • MiSeq i100 Installation and System Training: On-site installation by Illumina Support, followed by 1.5 days of instructor-led training for up to four trainees covering system operation and run setup. Reagents are not included.
  • MiSeq i100 Plus Warranty Upgrade (Silver Support Plan Year 2): Extends the warranty to include full coverage for parts, labor, and travel, reagent replacement for hardware failures, one Preventative Maintenance (PM), 18x5 remote technical support, 2-business day on-site response, control software and hardware updates, and on-site applications support.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sole Source Contract (intended for Illumina)
  • Authority: FAR 12.102(a)
  • NAICS Code: 334516
  • Place of Performance: NASA Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899, BOSS Receiving - M6-0744.
  • Period of Performance: 12 months after installation or 30 days after delivery, whichever occurs first.
  • Capabilities Statement Due: May 8, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
  • Published: May 6, 2026

Additional Notes

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract. Responses from interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The primary point of contact is Kacey Hickman at Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov.

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kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

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Posted: May 6, 2026
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