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Illumina does not distribute non-consumable parts or service to 3rd parties making it impossible for any other source to perform repairs and maintenance for continued support of this system. Companies offering service contracts on the NextSeq are intermediaries that schedule Illumina technicians to carry out the work. Service contracts set up in this way are not equivalent. They lack technical support and reagent replacement when issues arise during operation. The technical support element within the Illumina service contract is critical and used frequently for not only machine related issues but also library preparation support and guidance on product selection and application. To ensure all elements of technical support are provided by the service contract, we seek a name brand justification to source directly from Illumina Inc.

Illumina Inc, was contacted regarding the possibility of a third party source servicing their equipment and providing sequencing reagents. Any maintenance or service by a non-Illumina service engineer would void all existing service agreements and manufacture warranties. Also, no third party source is authorized to produce sequencing reagents for use in the Illumina NextSeq. There are a few companies offering service contracts on the NextSeq that are not Illumina. In these instances, the companies only act as an intermediary, negotiating between the client and Illumina. Service on the machine is still conducted by Illumina certified engineers, but service plan details are not equivalent, with longer response times, limited reagent replacement and limited technical support for sequencing run related issues. Therefore, a brand name justification is being sought to

The Whitney Genetics Laboratory processes hundreds of next-gen sequencing samples on its Illumina NextSeq genetic sequencer each year. Illumina sequencers are highly technical machines that must be calibrated, maintained, and readily available to conduct high throughput sample processing. A service contract is required to keep the Illumina NextSeq operational and calibrated each year to ensure the lab can continue to collect high quality data and provide partners with timely results. In the event of a system malfunction, immediate and reliable service, as well as providing technical and programming assistance, is required.

Due to the fact that Illumina has proprietary rights for their equipment they are the only option to provide maintenance for our lab equipment. Barriers to competition could not be overcome.

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The anticipated cost is considered fair and reasonable based on a previous award to this vendor.

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Illumina offers a large, well-trained support team. The Illumina global support team consists of more than 300 people worldwide, 75% of whom have advanced degrees. It includes engineers, scientists, informatics experts, computer net working specialists, and professional trainers. The Illumina global support team qualifies, maintains, and repairs Illumina systems and will provide training to ensure customers are proficient and able to use their systems In addition Illumina provides a network of trained staff that provide technical support for lab