RFO FAR Presolicitation Notice_75N94026Q00032.pdf

Presolicitation Number: 75N94026Q00032

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

Presolicitation Number: 75N94026Q00032 Acquisition Title: Maintenance Services for NICHD NextSeq 2000 DNA Sequencing System NAICS Code: 811219 NAICS Size Standard: $34.0 – in millions of dollars PSC Code: J066 Procedures: 12.201-1, Simplified procedures Anticipated award date: 3/7/2026

This Presolicitation notice is NOT a Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Solicitation, however all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Jacob Balenson via email to Jacob.balenson@nih.gov no later than 1700 (Eastern Time), 1/30/2026. Emails must reference Presolicitation Number 75N94026Q00032 in the subject line.

The solicitation:

[ ] Will be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE): https://sam.gov/ [ X ] Will NOT be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE)

POINT OF CONTACT

Contracting Officer Name: Jacob Balenson Agency/Office: National Institutes of Health Address: RM 1161A, 6710B Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817 Email: Jacob.balenson@nih.gov Phone: 301-827-8302

SET-ASIDE STATUS

[ X ] Not Set-Aside [ ] Total Set-Aside [ ] Partial Set-Aside [ ] Local Area Set-Aside

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The NICHD requires maintenance services for their NextSeq 2000 DNA Sequencing System (S/N VH01646). This maintenance plan is required to support the daily operation of the sequencer, an expensive, complex, and mission-critical instrument used by NIH/NICHD research groups in order to generate high-volume sequencing data essential to ongoing genomics research. The instrument requires regular maintenance to ensure reliable and cost-effective operation. We need a service agreement that includes full coverage for parts, labor, and travel; reagent replacement due to hardware failures; one preventive maintenance visit; remote technical support (18x5); a two-business-day mailto:Jacob.balenson@nih.gov https://sam.gov/ mailto:Jacob.balenson@nih.gov on-site response target for hardware failures; control software and hardware updates; on-site applications support; and access to remote monitoring services. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure the NextSeq 2000 system remains in full working order and supports uninterrupted research operations.

PERFORMANCE / DELIVERY

Place(s) of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance: NIH/NICHD – BLDG 6 / RM 345, 6 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 Estimated Delivery Date(s)/Period of Performance: 09/03/2026 to 09/02/2027

The agency has a continued need for these services and anticipates needing four (4) additional 12-month option year(s).

TRADE AGREEMENTS

Items subject to WTO GPA or a Free Trade Agreement:

[ ] Yes:

[ ] FAR 52.225-3, Buy American–Free Trade Agreements–Israeli Trade Act: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.”

[ ] FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.”

[ ] FAR 52.225-11, Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.”

[ ] FAR 52.225-23, Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods-Buy American Statute-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.”

[ X ] No

[ ] N/A – Unknown

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data required to respond will be included in solicitation:

[ ] Yes

[ ] No:

Can be obtained: ______________________________________________________

[ X ] N/A – Not Required

SMALL BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION

[ ] Yes:

Include definitization/change order information:

[ X ] No

NONCOMPETITIVE CONTRACT ACTION

[ X ] Yes:

Statutory authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901 Intended Source: Illumina, Inc Justification: The Illumina NS2000 DNA sequencer is an expensive and mission-critical instrument, used daily by research groups in NIH/NICHD to obtain DNA sequences and is essential for nearly all of their research. It is a complex machine requiring regular maintenance. There have been multiple repair visits and remote service calls every year, so a dedicated service agreement is in the Government’s best interest to keep the equipment functioning. Illumina is the original equipment manufacturer of the NICHD’s current NextSeq 2000 DNA sequencing system. They are the only vendor capable of providing the needed services at the level of performance required, certified technicians, genuine replacement parts, and updates for software and hardware for their proprietary equipment.

[ ] No

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Offeror or product/service must meet a qualification requirement:

[ ] Yes

Qualification Requirement: _____________________________________________________ Qualification may be obtained from: ___________________________________________

[ X ] No