Vega Service Contract

SOL #: 1301356451Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER
SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910-7500, United States

Place of Performance

MD

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment (J066)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 16, 2026
2
Action Date
Apr 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) intends to award a sole-source contract to Pacific Biosciences for service and maintenance of a PacBio Vega sequencer (S/N VG21072). This Special Notice is for a base year with two option years, procured under FAR Part 12 Commercial Items. The purpose is to support NMRC's critical genomics and bioinformatics research. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration.

Scope of Work

The contract requires a comprehensive service and support plan for the PacBio Vega sequencer, including:

  • Full coverage for OEM parts, labor, and travel by certified technicians.
  • No-cost replacement of proprietary reagents lost due to hardware failure.
  • One on-site preventative maintenance (PM) visit annually, performed by OEM certified technicians.
  • Remote technical support available Monday-Friday, 0700-1700 PST.
  • On-site response by OEM technicians within 3-5 business days for hardware issues.
  • Control software and hardware updates in accordance with OEM standards.
  • On-site applications support and remote monitoring.

Contract Details & Justification

  • Agency: Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), Dept. of the Navy
  • Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
  • Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
  • NAICS: 334516 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
  • Procurement: FAR Part 12 Commercial Items
  • Duration: Base year + 2 option years
  • Justification: Pacific Biosciences is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only source capable of providing authorized service technicians and proprietary parts for the specialized Vega sequencer. Market research conducted in February 2026 confirmed this sole source capability. The Contracting Officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing.

Response & Registration

  • Capability Statements Due: April 27, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
  • Submission: Government will consider capability statements from interested parties.
  • SAM Registration: Required for all contractors. Offerors must have a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) to register and be eligible for award.

Point of Contact

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SHAMAI CARTERPRIMARY
shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil
Nataki JOHNSONSECONDARY
nataki.s.johnson.civ@health.mil

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Posted: Apr 16, 2026
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