Intent to sole source for Nova 6000 Bronze Service Agreement
ID: 75N96025Q00037Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIEHSMORRISVILLE, NC, 27560, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is planning to pursue a sole source acquisition for a service agreement on the NovaSeq 6000 Bronze sequencing instrument, exclusively from Illumina, Inc. This procurement is necessary as Illumina is the only provider capable of maintaining their own equipment, ensuring the continued operation of critical laboratory instruments. The service agreement is set to cover the period from June 29, 2025, to June 28, 2026, and interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit a capability statement by June 13, 2025. All inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to Mrs. Chantal Cornelius at chantal.cornelius@nih.gov.

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    Chantal Cornelius
    chantal.cornelius@nih.gov
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    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to pursue a sole source acquisition for a service agreement on the NovaSeq 6000 Bronze sequencing instrument, exclusively from Illumina, Inc. This decision, documented under Synopsis No. 75N96025Q00037, is justified by the fact that Illumina is the sole provider capable of maintaining their own equipment. The period of performance for this service agreement is set from June 29, 2025, to June 28, 2026. Interested parties believing they can meet the NIEHS requirements may submit a capability statement by June 13, 2025. However, this notice is not a request for quotes, and the government's discretion will determine if competition will ensue based on received responses. All inquiries related to this announcement must be directed to Mrs. Chantal Rosales Cornelius via email. The synopsis outlines the intent and context of a federal acquisition process, ensuring compliance with established procurement regulations.
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