ContractPresolicitation

Maintenance Services for the NovaSeq X Plus Sequencer

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 75N98026Q00387
Response Deadline
May 28, 2026
8 days left
Days Remaining
8
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The National Institutes of Health is seeking maintenance services for the NovaSeq X Plus Sequencer through a presolicitation for a sole-source contract. The work is to support ongoing maintenance of this laboratory instrument, with the intent to award non-competitively to Illumina, Inc. The acquisition is under NAICS code 811210 and FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures, with the rationale that Illumina is the sole manufacturer-trained provider capable of maintaining the system and minimizing downtime; the place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland. Interested parties may submit capability statements by May 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time, referencing Synopsis No. 75N98026Q00387 and the solicitation number.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
811210
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC Code
J066
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
PDF179 KBMay 18, 2026
AI Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a non-competitive contract to Illumina, Inc. for maintenance services of the NovaSeq X Plus Sequencer. This presolicitation, Synopsis No. 75N98026Q00387, is for a sole-source acquisition under NAICS code 811210, utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The decision to award without full and open competition is based on Illumina, Inc. being the sole manufacturer-trained provider capable of maintaining the complex system and ensuring minimal downtime. Interested parties can submit capability statements by May 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time, referencing the solicitation number, to be considered for potential competitive procurement.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 28, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 29, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Office
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

Point of Contact

Name
FALZONE, MICHAEL L

Place of Performance

Bethesda, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources