Preventive Service Maintenance - NovaSeq 6000 Silver Support Plan
ID: N3239825Q4362Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTERSILVER SPRING, MD, 20910-7500, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/43ed0198fd704c42be176d7ae92ebe6b/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC), intends to award a sole source contract for preventive service maintenance of the NovaSeq 6000 sequencing instrument, specifically the Silver Support Plan from Illumina, Inc. This contract, valued at $141,313.00, is crucial for maintaining the high-throughput sequencing capabilities of the Department of Defense's Biological Defense Research Directorate, as Illumina is the original equipment manufacturer and the only provider of authorized service technicians for this specialized equipment. The NMRC has conducted market research confirming the absence of alternative service providers and will ensure fair pricing through a comprehensive analysis prior to the award. Interested parties can reach out to primary contact Shamai M. Carter at shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil or by phone at 301-319-7182 for further information.

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    The Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) is seeking to secure a service maintenance agreement for a NovaSeq 6000 sequencing instrument manufactured by Illumina. This contract, valued at $141,313.00, is essential for maintaining the high-throughput sequencing capabilities of the Department of Defense's Biological Defense Research Directorate. The agreement is justified under statutory provisions allowing for single-source procurement due to Illumina being the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only provider of authorized service technicians. Market research conducted in October 2024 confirmed that no alternative service providers are available for this specialized equipment. The contracting officer will ensure costs are fair and reasonable through comprehensive price analysis prior to award. The NMRC has committed to promoting future opportunities for competition but currently lacks alternative service sources. Communication with any interested parties will be maintained through SAM.gov postings as required.
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