Notice of Intent to Sole Source for IDIQ for Illumina, Inc.’s Laboratory Equipment and Consumables with Warranties
ID: NOI1144489Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS AFM APDBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/19ee9d3c812046cd8f63eaa91ae0d061/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is initiating a presolicitation for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure laboratory equipment and consumables exclusively from Illumina, Inc. This contract aims to acquire advanced sequencing platforms, including iSeq, MiSeq, NextSeq, and NovaSeq, along with necessary reagents and support services for high-throughput sequencing, which are critical for maintaining research consistency across various USDA locations. The contract is expected to span five years, from May 26, 2025, to May 25, 2030, and will require the contractor to provide quarterly reports on orders and maintain an order history. Interested parties can reach out to David Jordan at david.jordan@usda.gov or Christopher Tomlin at christopher.tomlin@usda.gov for further inquiries.

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    JOFOC - Illumina - Redacted 2025 02 06.pdf
    The USDA seeks to procure scientific products and services exclusively from Illumina due to their unique qualifications and proprietary technology that fulfill specific agency requirements. The agency's need for high-density marker assays, which utilize Illumina's Infinium chemistry for SNP detection, is critical for maintaining research consistency across its multiple locations. The proprietary nature of Illumina's reagents and sequencing equipment, such as the MiSeq, NextSeq500, and HiSeq, necessitates their continued use to enable data comparability among scientists globally. Transitioning to alternative suppliers would entail substantial costs for new equipment purchases, staff retraining, and could disrupt ongoing research, as Illumina's reagents are not compatible with those of other manufacturers. Furthermore, Illumina's infusion of innovative genotyping and sequencing technology is unique, making them the sole suitable provider for these essential components. Overall, the USDA's justification emphasizes the significance of using Illumina products to maintain operational efficacy and scientific integrity.
    Statement of Work 2024 11 14.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Research Services (ARS), is seeking an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to acquire Illumina sequencing equipment and related services. This contract will facilitate the procurement of advanced sequencing platforms such as iSeq, MiSeq, NextSeq, and NovaSeq, along with necessary reagents, supplies, and support plans for high-throughput sequencing processes. The scope extends to SNP genotyping tools including Infinium assays and iScan instruments, with updates being made quarterly to the product list. The contractor is required to maintain an order history and submit quarterly reports detailing purchasers, orders, costs, and item descriptions. The contract will span five years, tentatively from May 26, 2025, to May 25, 2030, with delivery requirements to be defined at the order placement stage. Authorized USDA personnel may utilize this IDIQ for their procurement needs. This initiative underscores USDA's commitment to enhancing scientific research capabilities through state-of-the-art sequencing technology.
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