The Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) seeks approval for a sole-source contract with Illumina, Inc. for a service maintenance agreement for their MiSeq instruments. This is necessary to uphold the high-throughput sequencing (HTS) workflows vital for the Genomics & Bioinformatics Department's research and biosurveillance initiatives. Given the sophisticated nature of the machinery, only certified technicians from Illumina, the original equipment manufacturer, are authorized to perform maintenance and repairs. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract totaling $21,160. A market survey was conducted, establishing Illumina as the only viable contractor owing to their unique qualifications and the specificity required in servicing this state-of-the-art equipment. Additionally, officials confirmed that no other companies have expressed interest in this acquisition. The NMRC has indicated no current plans to seek competitive bids for future contracts of this kind unless new sources emerge. The contracting officer will ensure that costs are fair and reasonable through a price analysis prior to awarding the contract. This document serves to justify the sole-source acquisition based on the critical needs of military research efforts.