NextSeq2000 sequencer
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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.
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Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the NHGRI Microarrays and Single-cell Genomics Core (MSCGC), intends to award a non-competitive contract to Illumina, Inc. for a NextSeq2000 sequencer. This presolicitation notice seeks to acquire state-of-the-art genomics and transcriptomics technology. Responses from interested parties are due June 29, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The NIH's Office of the Director (OD) intends to negotiate and award a contract without full and open competition to Illumina, Inc. for the NextSeq2000 sequencer. This acquisition is for the NHGRI Microarrays and Single-cell Genomics Core (MSCGC), which provides intramural investigators with access to comprehensive genomics and transcriptomics technologies. The sequencer is crucial for understanding genome copy number, gene expression patterns, microRNA profiles, and epigenetics, supporting the core's extensive work with RNA/DNA samples.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent (Non-Competitive)
- Intended Awardee: Illumina, Inc.
- Authority: FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1) (Soliciting from a single source). The acquisition is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000).
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $34M size standard.
- Set-Aside: N/A (Sole Source)
- Contracting Office: NIH, Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO), Bethesda, MD.
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their capability to fulfill the requirement. Responses must include:
- Sufficient information to establish bona-fide capabilities.
- A technical proposal.
- A cost-price proposal.
- Period of performance.
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
- Certification of business size.
- Active registration in SAM.gov.
The Government will consider responses to determine whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or conduct a competitive procurement.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, by 9:00 AM Eastern time.
- Reference: Solicitation number 75N98026Q00655.
- Submit To: Mr. James Law, Contracting Officer, at James.Law@nih.gov.