Illumina, Inc MiSeq Instruments Preventative Maintenance
ID: 25-000007Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/5c8d4609c74941a08b80d2e0e0f3c743/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract to Illumina, Inc. for the preventative maintenance of MiSeq Sequencing Systems located in Bethesda, Maryland. This contract is crucial for ensuring the operational integrity of the equipment, which is essential for high-resolution Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) typing in transplant patient testing. Illumina, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and service provider for these systems, and their maintenance is necessary to prevent warranty invalidation and ensure accurate patient test results. Interested parties may express their interest by October 21, 2024, but the decision to not pursue competitive bids will be at the discretion of the government. For further inquiries, contact Emeka Onyejekwe at emeka.onyejekwe@nih.gov.

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    emeka.onyejekwe@nih.gov
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract to Illumina, Inc. for preventative maintenance of MiSeq Sequencing Systems at their Bethesda, MD facility. This contract is necessary for ensuring that the equipment, critical for HLA typing in transplant patient testing, remains operational and compliant. Illumina, Inc. is the only authorized provider for maintenance to prevent warranty invalidation and guarantee instrument functionality. Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, the contracting officer has determined that only Illumina can fulfill this requirement. Interested parties may submit their interest by October 21, 2024, but the decision to not pursue competitive bids rests solely with the government. This acquisition underscores the NIH's commitment to maintaining high standards in patient care through reliable laboratory equipment maintenance.
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