R--ILLUMINA NEXTSEQ 1000 SILVER SUPPORT PLAN
Overview
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Original Source
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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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Science Center, Molecular Ecology Lab, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Illumina, Inc. for a one-year Illumina NextSeq 1000 Silver Support Plan. This Special Notice is an intent to sole source, not a request for competitive quotes. However, responsible parties may submit a quotation by February 11, 2026, 1700 PST.
Purpose & Rationale
The USGS requires comprehensive maintenance and support for its existing Illumina NextSeq 1000 Sequencing System (S/N VL00515) at the Alaska Science Center. This action is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as Illumina, Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer and provider of authorized maintenance and repair services for their proprietary equipment, with no authorized resellers available. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice (140G0326Q0031), yielded no alternative vendors.
Scope of Work
The required services encompass a Complete Support Plan (referred to as Silver Support Plan in the notice) for the sequencing system. Key components include:
- Full coverage for parts, labor, and travel.
- Replacement of reagents upon hardware failures.
- Remote technical support available 18 hours/day, 5 days/week.
- A target on-site response time of 2 business days.
- Control software and hardware updates.
- Onsite applications support.
- Discounts on advanced training.
- Remote monitoring capabilities. All repairs must be conducted by a qualified technician to ensure proper equipment use and data quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Purchase Order (Sole Source Intent)
- NAICS: 811211 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- PSC: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: April 7, 2026 - April 6, 2027
- Place of Performance: USGS, Alaska Science Center, Molecular Ecology Lab, 4210 University Drive, Anchorage AK 99508
- Quotation Submission Deadline: February 11, 2026, 1700 PST
- Published Date: February 5, 2026
Submission Information
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any responsible party believing they can provide the required services may submit a quotation for consideration. Submissions must be sent via email to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by the deadline. Hardcopy or web portal submissions will not be accepted. A determination not to compete this action is at the sole discretion of the Government.