Notice of Intent for MiSeq and Next Seq Service Agreement
ID: NOI-NIAID-25-2253105Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/863ec23ba5ea4e948afbd28cea94abab/view
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), intends to negotiate a sole-source annual service and maintenance agreement with Illumina, Inc. for the MiSeq and NextSeq 500 sequencing machines, which are critical for ongoing research operations. The contract will ensure the operational capability of these instruments from March 25, 2025, to March 24, 2030, including comprehensive service coverage such as parts, labor, software updates, and priority onsite support. This agreement is vital for maintaining the functionality of essential research equipment, thereby supporting NIAID's mission in viral pathogenesis and evolution studies. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) by March 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and should note that this notice does not constitute a request for proposals.

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    Leah Hinson
    leah.hinson@nih.gov
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    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is issuing a Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole-source annual service and maintenance agreement with Illumina, Inc. for two specific machines, the MiSeq and NextSeq 500, essential for NIAID's research operations. The contract period spans from March 25, 2025, to March 24, 2030, with specified option years. This agreement aims to ensure continuous operational capability of the equipment, providing comprehensive service including parts, labor, and software updates, as well as remote technical support and priority onsite responses. Interested vendors must demonstrate their capability in handling these requirements and are invited to submit their documentation through the NIAID’s electronic submission system by March 17, 2025. The notice clarifies that it is not a request for proposals and any submissions will not constitute a proposal response. The government retains the right to use the information provided for future solicitations while ensuring no proprietary or sensitive information is included. This document underscores the necessity of specialized support for critical research infrastructure within the NIAID framework, while maintaining compliance with federal procurement regulations.
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