J--Sources Sought - MiSeq i100 Plus Maintenance and Service Agreement
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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 (FWS), under the U.S. Department of the Interior, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for a Maintenance and Service Agreement for an Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System (Serial Number SH00902). This system is located at the Whitney Genetics Laboratory in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The Government seeks to determine an appropriate acquisition strategy based on industry capabilities. Responses are due by June 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive maintenance and service agreement for the Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System. Key services include:
- All replacement parts, labor, and travel costs.
- Reagent replacement due to hardware failures.
- One annual preventative maintenance service.
- Remote technical support (5x18).
- Two (2) business day on-site response time.
- Control software, firmware, and hardware updates and upgrades.
- Applications support. All services must adhere to OEM-recommended procedures and be performed by OEM-trained and authorized technicians.
Capability Requirements
Interested firms must demonstrate their ability to provide all required services and address the following:
- Experience maintaining and servicing Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus Systems.
- Ability to provide OEM-trained and authorized service personnel.
- Ability to provide OEM software, firmware, hardware updates, and technical support.
- Ability to provide necessary replacement parts and reagents.
- Ability to meet preventative maintenance and response time requirements.
- Description of the firm's relationship with Illumina (e.g., distributor, reseller, service partner).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Special Notice)
- Duration: Anticipated base year (September 8, 2026 - September 7, 2027) with up to four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time.
- Published: June 10, 2026.
- NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance ($34 Million size standard).
Submission Requirements
Capability statements, not exceeding five (5) pages, must include:
- Company name, UEI number, business size, and socioeconomic status.
- Point of contact information.
- Description of relevant experience servicing Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus Systems.
- Description of technician qualifications and certifications.
- Documentation supporting authorization to service the equipment.
- Description of ability to provide OEM updates, replacement parts, and reagent replacement.
Submission Instructions
Responses must be submitted via email in PDF format to Dana Arnold (dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov). The subject line should be: "Sources Sought – MiSeq i100 Plus Maintenance and Service Agreement".
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Any costs incurred by respondents are their sole responsibility.