NOI-Instrument Maintenance Service Illumina NextSeq 2000 Bronze Support Plan
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), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), intends to award a sole-source contract for Instrument Maintenance Service for an Illumina NextSeq 2000 Sequencer. This pre-solicitation notice seeks to provide a Bronze Support Plan for the proprietary equipment. Responses from interested parties are due by May 3, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
This contract aims to provide comprehensive coverage for parts and services for the Illumina NextSeq Sequencer (Serial Number VH01023) for one year. Key contractor requirements include:
- OEM certified technician to respond to issues, including all non-consumable parts, travel, and labor for repair visits.
- 72-hour guaranteed response time for on-site visits.
- On-site applications support.
- 4-hour guaranteed response time for remote technical support.
- Remote monitoring as requested.
- Software revisions and hardware updates released during the agreement. Deliverables include prompt service response and documentation of all service visits, including a listing of any new parts provided.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation Non-Competitive (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small businesses.
- Regulatory Authority: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
- Statutory Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source).
- Period of Performance: July 12, 2026, to July 11, 2027 (12 months).
- Place of Performance: NIH, NIAID/LVD, Building 33 Room 1E19, 33 North Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892.
- Response Due: May 3, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
- Published: April 22, 2026.
Sole Source Justification
Market research determined that Illumina, Inc. (5200 Illumina Way, San Diego CA 92122-4616) is the only vendor capable of providing the required maintenance services. The equipment is proprietary, and Illumina, Inc. is the sole provider of its maintenance.
Submission Requirements
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirement. Responses should include:
- Unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs.
- Delivery period after contract award.
- Prompt payment discount terms.
- F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin).
- Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
- Certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Contact Information
Submit responses electronically to Jaddua Johnston, Contract Specialist, at Jaddua.Johnston@nih.gov. Reference solicitation number PCA-NIAID-02977.