NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Illumina, Inc. NextSeq 2000 Silver Support Plan and iSeq 100 Advance Exchange Support Plan

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions and information relevant to a solicitation. It details points of contact, contract type, inspection and acceptance locations, and specific clauses and provisions.

• Contracting Points of Contact:
  • Contract Specialist: Douglas Dennard, (520) 672-9560, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil
  • Contracting Officer: Morgan J. Evans, (520) 672-9578, morgan.j.evans6.civ@army.mil
• Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): To be determined at award.
• Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
• Government Inspection and Acceptance: To be performed at Army Laboratory Center (ALC), 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783.
• Exercise of Option: The Contracting Officer may exercise options (CLINs 0001, 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004) within 60 days after contract award.
• Tax Exemption: Exemption certificate number 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland retail sales and use tax for the Army Research Laboratory (Federal Tax ID: 53-0215803).
• Award Conditions: No award will be made for less than the full quantities solicited; proposals for less than full quantities will be considered nonresponsive.
• Payment Terms: Payment terms of less than net 30 days are unacceptable.
• Availability of Funds: Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. Contract award is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.
• Item Identification and Valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003): Requires unique item identification for delivered items meeting specific cost thresholds or identified in the schedule. Details on marking, data syntax, and reporting requirements are provided.
• Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Payment Instructions (DFARS 252.232-7006): Outlines procedures for electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via WAWF. Key routing data is provided.
• Foreign Nationals: Offerors expecting to employ foreign nationals must submit documentary evidence of employment eligibility. Contact the Army Research Laboratory for further information.
• Website: Offerors may access the Adelphi Contracting Division website at: http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=509.

This document incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, with full text available upon request or electronically via provided links to acquisition.gov and acq.osd.mil.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The government intends to sole source the purchase of NextSeq 2000 Silver Support Plan and iSeq 100 Advance Exchange Support Plan from Illumina, Inc. This notice serves as the only solicitation; proposals are requested.

• Purchase of NextSeq 2000 Silver Support Plan and iSeq 100 Advance Exchange Support Plan.

• Period of Performance: One base year and three option years.

• Delivery required by April 16, 2026, to Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Shipping & Receiving, Adelphi, Maryland.

• Contract type: Not specified, but implies a fixed-price contract for commercial items.

• Period of Performance: One base year and three option years.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Response Date: Close of business (COB) five (5) days after posting date, via email to the Primary Point of Contact.

• Evaluation Criteria: Comparative evaluation will be used, comparing all offers against each other. Award will be made to the offer most advantageous to the Government, considering Price, Technical Capabilities/Specification, and Past Performance. The government may award to the lowest priced offeror meeting minimum requirements or a higher-priced offeror exceeding them if more advantageous.

• Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (with Alternate I), Offeror Representations.

• NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).

• Small Business Standard: 1,000 employees.

• Set-Aside: N/A.

• Intent to Sole Source: The government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source, Illumina, Inc. (CAGE: 1WCS2; UEI: KMW3CRWNAAF3). However, all proposals received by the closing date will be considered.

• This acquisition is rated N/A under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

• Contract financing cannot be provided.

• FOB Point: Destination.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and listed.