J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Illumina MiSeq Support Plan
ID: 89243325QFE000460Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYMORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, 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/bb56b695511f40cebe5f8b95d83ff9d3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Illumina, Inc. for the MiSeq Silver Support Plan, which is essential for the maintenance of the Illumina MiSeq equipment. This procurement is necessary as Illumina, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and provider of the required maintenance services, and no alternative sources have been identified that can fulfill this requirement. The anticipated period of performance for this contract is from December 14, 2024, through December 13, 2026. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit their capabilities in writing to Sarah Johnson at sarah.e.johnson@netl.doe.gov by 4:00 PM ET on November 22, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Johnson, Sarah E.
    (412) 853-0038
    sarah.e.johnson@netl.doe.gov
    Files
    No associated files provided.
    Lifecycle
    Title
    Type
    J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Illumina MiSeq Support Plan
    Currently viewing
    Special Notice
    Similar Opportunities
    6640--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - ILLUMINA REAGENTS
    Active
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Illumina, Inc. for the provision of molecular testing reagents required by the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This procurement involves a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order for a base year plus four option years, specifically for next-generation sequencing reagents that are compatible with the VA's existing Illumina sequencers. The sole-source justification is based on the fact that Illumina is the only authorized supplier for these specialized reagents, with no alternative products approved for use on the VA's equipment. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit capability statements by January 10, 2025, to the Contracting Officer, Traci Johannes, at traci.johannes@va.gov.
    Notice of Intent to Single Source to Elemental Scientific, Inc
    Active
    Commerce, Department Of
    The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Elemental Scientific, Inc. for the annual preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of the ESI PrepFAST IC Automated Speciation System used at the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory (NSIL) in Pascagoula, MS. This specialized equipment is crucial for the laboratory's role in detecting and confirming metals contamination in seafood, aligning with FDA standards for food safety. The estimated contract value is $88,725 over three years, and interested parties may submit a Capability Statement by 5:00 PM EST on December 26, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Suzanne Johnston, at Suzanne.Johnston@noaa.gov.
    Nova Benchtop System
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, through the United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Helix Biotech for the acquisition of a Nova Benchtop Microfluidics device. This procurement aims to secure a chip-less, scalable, and highly flexible modular system essential for the encapsulation of mRNA for cellular delivery, including all necessary ancillary components, delivery, self-installation with virtual support, training, and a one-year manufacturer warranty. The device is critical for producing lipid nanoparticles, which play a significant role in various biomedical applications. Interested parties may submit their capability information by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 16, 2025, to Ms. Natalie Bethel at natalie.l.bethel2.civ@health.mil, as this notice is not a request for competitive quotations.
    Special Notice- Intent to Sole Source Award the Purchase of Lab Instruments to Agilent Technologies Inc.
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, intends to award a sole source contract to Agilent Technologies Inc. for the purchase of specialized lab instruments, namely the Seahorse XF and xCELLigence systems. These instruments are essential for conducting precise physiological measurements critical to military ration development and ongoing research efforts at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center. The procurement is justified based on the unique capabilities of Agilent's systems, which are not available from other vendors, and is necessary to avoid significant operational setbacks in military research missions. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities by contacting Edmund J. Bousaleh and Alejandro Ayala via email by 1500 HRS ET on January 14, 2025, with the contract funded through Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) for fiscal year 2024.
    NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Preventative Maintenance Service for Zeiss Confocal and Epifluorescence Microscopes
    Active
    Health And Human Services, Department Of
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Cancer Institute (NCI), intends to procure preventative maintenance and emergency services for fourteen government-owned Zeiss microscopes, which are critical for cancer research conducted by the Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics. The procurement will be conducted on a sole-source basis with Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC, the original equipment manufacturer, due to its proprietary software and the necessity for authorized service technicians to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications. This maintenance contract is vital for maintaining the operational functionality of the microscopes, which play a significant role in biological specimen analysis. Interested parties, particularly small businesses, are invited to submit capability statements by January 6, 2025, to be considered for potential competitive procurement. For further inquiries, contact Lena Lee at lena.lee@nih.gov.
    NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Nano-SMPS, DMA with CPC upgrades
    Active
    Commerce, Department Of
    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with TSI Incorporated for the procurement of a Nano-SMPS and DMA with CPC upgrades. This acquisition aims to enhance existing equipment utilized by NIST’s Chemical Sciences Division, supporting the CHIPS mission to develop advanced metrology techniques for semiconductor manufacturing. The required items include an electrostatic classifier, soft x-ray charge neutralizer, nano-DMA, water-based condensation particle counter, and associated software, all with specific technical specifications to ensure compatibility and performance. Interested parties must submit their capabilities in writing by 11:00 a.m. EST on January 13, 2025, to the primary contacts, Jenna Bortner and Donald Collie, via their provided email addresses.
    Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter
    Active
    Commerce, Department Of
    Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with PerkinElmer of Shelton, CT for the procurement of Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter. This contract will cover a base year plus four option years for NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML). The Preventative Maintenance Services are crucial for the continued operation of the gamma well counter, which is the cardinal instrument in NIST's Radioactivity Group. The Radioactivity Group develops and improves metrological techniques for radionuclide standardization and carries out various programs related to environmental measurements, nuclear medicine, radiological instrumentation for security, and radionuclide metrology. The gamma well counter plays a critical role in maintaining low-level secondary radioactivity standards and ensuring the integrity of long-term data acquisitions for radio nuclidic half-life determinations. PerkinElmer is the sole manufacturer and technician authorized to provide the required preventative maintenance services for the instrument. They possess the proprietary knowledge and parts necessary for successful maintenance. No other vendors are capable of providing the required services, and only authorized PerkinElmer technicians can maintain the existing warranty of the system during maintenance. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219, with a size standard of $20.5 million dollars. The Government will consider responses received by November 6, 2015, to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, and no solicitation package will be issued. In summary, NIST intends to procure Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter to ensure the continued operation and performance of the instrument, which is vital for maintaining radioactivity standards and supporting various research programs. PerkinElmer is the sole provider capable of delivering the required services and maintaining the existing warranty.
    44--Sources Sought - Laboratory 1800C Tubular Furnace HTRH
    Active
    Energy, Department Of
    The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of providing a laboratory-scaled 1800C tubular Furnace HTRH, which is essential for maintaining the heating of carbon materials at 1800 degrees Celsius for various research projects. The procurement aims to gather information on potential suppliers who can meet the technical specifications outlined in the attached documentation, ensuring that the furnace includes necessary ancillary hardware and NRTL Certification. This initiative supports NETL's mission to advance energy security through innovative research, with responses due by 4:00 PM EST on January 10, 2024, submitted electronically via the FedConnect Portal. Interested parties can contact Shannon H. Lynch at Shannon.Lynch@netl.doe.gov or by phone at 304-285-4230 for further information.
    Preventative Maintenance and Service Package for the Mediso nanoScan PET/CT animal imager
    Active
    Health And Human Services, Department Of
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is seeking qualified vendors to provide a Preventative Maintenance and Service Package for the Mediso NanoScan PET/CT animal imager. This procurement involves a comprehensive service plan that includes a 12-month base period followed by four optional 12-month periods, commencing on February 10, 2025, at the Biomedical Research Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The Mediso NanoScan PET/CT is crucial for advanced imaging in biomedical research, and the selected vendor must demonstrate technical capabilities, customer support, and delivery speed as part of the evaluation process. Interested parties should note that the Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is 75N95025Q00104, with responses due by January 6, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Andrew Varley at andrew.varley@nih.gov or Joshua T. Lazarus at Josh.Lazarus@nih.gov.
    Notice of Intent to Sole Source
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to sole source a Purchase Order to GE Precision Healthcare LLC for the maintenance of Viewpoint Software used in ultrasounds. This procurement is essential as GE Healthcare is the sole manufacturer and authorized government distributor for this specific software maintenance, ensuring the continued functionality of critical medical equipment. The contract will cover a performance period from January 15, 2024, to January 14, 2030, including a base year and four option years. Interested parties who believe they can meet these requirements are encouraged to submit capability statements to Dwayne Casad at Dwayne.M.Casad.civ@health.mil or call 210-868-4977 before the closing date of the notice.