J--Illumina maintenance and service support
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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. Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), on behalf of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to Illumina, Inc. for maintenance and service support of eleven Government-owned Illumina sequencing systems and ancillary equipment. This is a Special Notice to determine if other sources can provide the required services. Capability statements are due April 8, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice announces the intent to acquire specialized maintenance and service support for Illumina sequencing systems, including NextSeq 2000, NextSeq 550Dx, and iScan devices. Services must be performed on-site at the National Institutes of Health in Rockville, MD, adhering to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards. The support encompasses routine maintenance, replacement parts, and necessary software updates to ensure the operational integrity of the equipment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 12-month base period with one 12-month option period.
- Place of Performance: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD 20892.
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1) to Illumina, Inc.
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. ET.
- Submission Method: Electronic only.
- Format Requirements: Not exceeding 10 pages, Microsoft Office compatible or Adobe Acrobat, maximum 8 MB file size. Paper copies will not be accepted.
- Evaluation: This is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties must submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements. The Government will use this information to determine if a competitive acquisition is feasible. Late responses will only be considered if they offer extraordinary value. Responders will not be reimbursed for submission costs.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Bridgette Ornelas, bridgette_ornelas@ibc.doi.gov