ContractSolicitation

ILLUMINA MISEQ I100 PLUS DNA SEQUENCER FOR FWS LA

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE 140FS326Q0064
Response Deadline
May 14, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through FWS SAT Team 3, is seeking a firm-fixed-price purchase of an Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus DNA sequencer or equivalent for the Lamar NFH genetics lab. The requirement includes the sequencing machine itself, installation, and delivery to the Northeast Fishery Center in Lamar, Pennsylvania, with the product meeting specified technical characteristics for footprint, interface, chemistry compatibility, power, read length, read count, base call quality, and runtime. Pricing is to be FOB Destination, and the contractor is responsible for all delivery costs, unloading coordination, and installation labor and parts; award considerations include price, best value, acceptable specifications, and past performance. Offerors must be manufacturers or federally authorized distributors and able to deliver the full order within 60 days of award or as otherwise arranged, and quotes are due by May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern by email to Chantal Bashizi with UEI, warranty information, and return policy included.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334516
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC Code
6640
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Solicitation Documents

3 Files
Sol_140FS326Q0064.pdf
PDF205 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) by FWS SAT Team 3 is for a Firm Fixed Price contract to procure an ILLUMINA MISEQ I100 PLUS DNA SEQUENCER (or equivalent) for LAMAR NFH, with attached specifications. Quotes are due by May 14, 2026, 17:00 ED, and must be submitted via email to Chantal Bashizi. Essential submission requirements include a UEI number (SAM Registration), warranty information, and a return policy. To be eligible for award, sellers must be either manufacturers or federally authorized distributors of the equipment and demonstrate the capability to deliver the entire order within 60 days of the award date, or as pre-arranged with the buyer. Documentation proving authorization may be required. The period of performance is from May 8, 2026, to May 14, 2026.
Illumina_-_Specifications.pdf
PDF255 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
The United States Department of the Interior, FWS Lamar Fish Health Center – Northeast Fishery Center, is soliciting bids for a MiSeq i100 Plus sequencing machine for its new genetics lab. The required equipment, manufactured by Illumina, must meet specific technical characteristics, including footprint, interface, chemistry compatibility, power, read length, read count, base call quality, and runtime. The bid requires prices to be FOB Destination, meaning the contractor is responsible for all delivery costs and ensuring the product arrives in good condition at the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center in Lamar, PA. Installation costs must also be included, with the contractor solely responsible for all labor and parts. Deliveries are to occur during non-holiday business hours (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday), and the contractor must contact the technical point of contact three days prior to delivery to arrange a specific time. Unloading is the sole responsibility of the delivery carrier.
Sol_Clauses_Q3.pdf
PDF292 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This government file outlines instructions for offerors, evaluation criteria, and contract terms for commercial products and services. Key evaluation factors include price, best value, acceptable specifications, and past performance. The document details numerous FAR clauses incorporated by reference, covering areas such as business ethics, whistleblower protections, prohibitions on certain foreign technologies (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, specific telecommunications equipment), labor standards, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, and sustainable products. It also specifies requirements for electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and outlines options for contract extension and termination clauses. The file emphasizes compliance with federal laws, executive orders, and the flow-down of specific clauses to subcontractors.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 14, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 15, 2026

Agency Information

Department
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-Tier
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Office
FWS SAT TEAM 3

Point of Contact

Name
Bashizi, Chantal

Official Sources