A13- Illumina 2024 Sole Source Justification CO signed 17 Jul 2024 _Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification for the procurement of Illumina Inc.'s MiSeq Reagent Kits by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Acquisition Services.

The justification outlines that the CDC has a critical need for the MiSeq Reagent Kits, which are manufactured solely by Illumina Inc. and are required to support the CDC's genomic surveillance and research activities. The sole source procurement is based on the CDC's determination that the MiSeq Reagent Kits are the only products that can meet the agency's technical requirements and operational needs. No other products are compatible with the CDC's existing MiSeq instrumentation and laboratory workflows. The justification provides details on the CDC's planned contract award to Illumina Inc. for the MiSeq Reagent Kits, including the estimated value, period of performance, and contracting method. The document was signed by the CDC's Contracting Officer on July 17, 2024.