MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR NEXT SEQ2000
Overview
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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 National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to procure a Fixed-Price, Base + Four Option Years Maintenance Agreement for a NEXT SEQ2000 instrument. This is a sole-source acquisition with Illumina, Inc., as they are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only vendor capable of providing the required 'Silver Support Plan'. Quotations are due May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a 'Silver Support Plan' for the NEXT SEQ2000 (S/N VH01191), which includes:
- Full coverage for OEM parts, labor, and travel.
- Repairs performed by manufacturer-trained and certified technicians.
- Reagent replacement kits upon hardware failures.
- Remote Technical Support (18x5) and system monitoring.
- 2-business day on-site response target.
- Control Software and Hardware updates.
- On-site applications support and discounts on advanced training.
- Unlimited telephone support for instruments, reagents, and applications.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed Price, Base + Four Option Years
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Business Size Standard: $34M)
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small business
- Period of Performance: May 25, 2026, through May 24, 2031 (Base + 4 Option Years)
- Quotations Due: May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Published: May 12, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the contractor providing the highest technically acceptable offer. Evaluation factors include:
- Factor 1: Technical Capabilities – Ability to acquire Illumina NextSeq 2000 certified OEM parts at no additional cost.
- Factor 2: Personnel Requirements and Organizational Experience – Field Service Engineers/Service providers must be qualified, factory-trained, and certified by Illumina.
- Factor 3: Past Performance.
This acquisition is being conducted as a sole-source action under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), FAR 6.302, as Illumina, Inc. is the OEM and possesses proprietary components, software, and specialized expertise essential for proper maintenance. Offerors must provide signed documentation confirming authorization and certified capability from Illumina; responses without this will be considered invalid.
Submission Requirements
Quotations must reference Solicitation number 75N98026Q00333 and be emailed to vensonm@mail.nih.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quotation. Questions must also be sent to the same email, including the solicitation number in the subject line. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.Sam.gov to be eligible for award.