MiSeq i100 Plus
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Navy, Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC), intends to award a sole-source contract for comprehensive maintenance and repair services for a Pacific Biosciences Vega sequencer (S/N VG21072). This requirement is being pursued on an other than full and open competition basis, specifically with Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). While this is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration.
Scope of Work
The contract covers a one-year full-service maintenance and repair plan, including:
- Full coverage for OEM parts and labor/travel by OEM certified technicians.
- No-cost replacement of proprietary reagents lost due to hardware failure.
- One on-site preventative maintenance (PM) visit annually, performed to OEM standards.
- Remote technical support from OEM certified technicians, available Monday-Friday, 0700-1700 PST.
- On-site response by OEM certified technicians within 3-5 business days for hardware issues.
- Control software and hardware updates in accordance with OEM standards.
- On-site applications support and remote monitoring.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Procurement Method: Other than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
- Basis: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)
- Duration: One-year support plan (equipment currently under warranty until May 20, 2026).
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: Silver Spring, MD 20910
Justification & Response
The justification for sole-sourcing to Pacific Biosciences is that they are the OEM and the only source capable of providing authorized service technicians for this specialized instrument. Market research was conducted in February 2026. The Contracting Officer will determine the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable through price analysis.
Interested vendors may submit capability statements for consideration. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) to be eligible for award.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Capability Statements Due: April 21, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
- Primary Contact: SHAMAI CARTER (shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Nataki JOHNSON (nataki.s.johnson.civ@health.mil)
- Contracting Officers (J&A): usn.detrick.nmrc.mbx.mmd-contracts@health.mil