ULTIMA GENOMICS OPENTRONS FLEX V2
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 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC) has issued a Presolicitation Synopsis (Notice of Intent) to procure the ULTIMA GENOMICS OPENTRONS FLEX V2. The NIH intends to award a contract or purchase order without full and open competition to GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC. This notice serves to determine if other responsible sources can meet the requirement. Responses are due June 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The NISC requires the ULTIMA GENOMICS OPENTRONS FLEX V2 for performing high-throughput, large-scale DNA sequencing and sequence analysis. This equipment is crucial for deep sequencing of highly underrepresented DNA sequences found in mosaic patients, leveraging Ultima Genomics' accurate sequencing method to identify second genomes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation Synopsis / Notice of Intent (Non-Competitive)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Analytical Instrument Manufacturing, Size Standard $34M)
- Regulatory Authority: FAR Subpart 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures
- Statutory Authority: FAR Part 13, Subpart 13.106-1 (b) (1) - Soliciting from a single source
- Procurement Threshold: Not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000)
- Response Due: June 27, 2026, 9:00 AM ET
- Published: June 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, United States
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a capability statement, technical proposal, cost-price proposal, period of performance, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size. Submissions must be sent electronically to VISHNUH@MAIL.NIH.GOV. Fax responses will not be accepted.
The Government will use responses to determine whether to proceed with the non-competitive award to GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC. or conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: N/A (Non-competitive synopsis)
- Competition: While the intent is non-competitive,