Maintenance Services for NICHD NextSeq 2000 DNA Sequencing System
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 Institutes of Health (NIH) / National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for Maintenance Services for their NextSeq 2000 DNA Sequencing System (S/N VH01646). The NIH intends to restrict competition to Illumina, Inc. due to their status as the original equipment manufacturer and sole provider of specialized services. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, quotation, bid, or proposal for consideration. Responses are due by January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for comprehensive maintenance services to ensure the reliable and cost-effective operation of the mission-critical DNA sequencing system. Key services include:
- Full coverage for parts, labor, and travel.
- Reagent replacement due to hardware failures.
- One preventive maintenance visit per year.
- Remote technical support (18x5).
- Two business-day on-site response target for hardware failures.
- Control software and hardware updates.
- On-site applications support.
- Access to remote monitoring services.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Award Non-Competitively)
- Period of Performance: September 3, 2026, to September 2, 2027, with four (4) anticipated 12-month option years.
- Anticipated Award Date: March 7, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- NAICS Size Standard: $34.0 million
- PSC Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
Set-Aside
- Not Set-Aside. The agency intends to solicit directly from Illumina, Inc. under statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 for noncompetitive contract action, citing Illumina as the OEM and only vendor capable of providing required services.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is NOT a Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Solicitation. However, responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement, quotation, bid, or proposal for agency consideration.
- Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Jacob.balenson@nih.gov.
- Email Subject Line: Must reference Presolicitation Number 75N94026Q00032.
- Note: The solicitation will NOT be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE).
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Jacob Balenson, jacob.balenson@nih.gov, 301-827-8302.