J--NextSeq2000 Maintenance Agreement
ID: 75N94025Q00012Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHDBETHESDA, MD, 20817, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD), intends to award a non-competitive contract to Illumina, Inc. for a maintenance agreement on the NextSeq2000 sequencing system. This agreement is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance of the sequencer, which is utilized for genetic analyses related to mental health conditions, particularly alcohol use disorder. The maintenance contract will cover preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and necessary updates from December 24, 2024, to December 23, 2025, with Illumina being the sole provider capable of servicing this specialized equipment. Interested parties may submit their qualifications by November 25, 2024, and for further inquiries, they can contact Jacob M. Balenson at jacob.balenson@nih.gov or call 301-827-8302.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD) in support of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), seeks to award a non-competitive contract to Illumina, Inc. for a maintenance agreement on the NextSeq2000 sequencing system. This contract is essential to maintain optimal performance of the sequencer used for genetic analyses related to mental health conditions, particularly alcohol use disorder. The agreement will cover preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and necessary updates from December 24, 2024, to December 23, 2025. Illumina, as the sole provider of servicing for this specialized equipment, ensures rapid response (2 days) for repairs and compensation for unusable reagents due to equipment failures. The procurement aligns with federal regulations under FAR, allowing for single-source acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. Interested parties may submit qualifications by November 25, 2024, but the contract is intended to be awarded without competition due to Illumina’s unique service capabilities.
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