Brand Name Illumina reagents, kits and consumables (BPA)

The Department of the Army Medical Command, through the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS), is conducting market research for a Brand Name Illumina Reagents, Kits, and Consumables Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The procurement seeks sources capable of providing laboratory and medical supplies supporting high-throughput sequencing workflows, including 28 line items such as Agencourt AMPure XP, Illumina Stranded Total RNA Prep kits, NextSeq and MiSeq Reagent Kits, and Viral Surveillance Panels for applications in microbial surveillance, viral detection, influenza typing, and gene expression profiling. Key requirements mandate full compatibility with Illumina sequencing platforms (MiSeq, NextSeq 1000/2000), validated protocols, unique dual indexing systems, tagmentation-based library preparation, validated reagent shelf life, local technical support, and temperature-sensitive shipping capabilities. Responses will be evaluated based on capability statements or fact sheets demonstrating technical competency and ability to meet the stated requirements. The pre-solicitation was posted on December 19, 2025, with responses due by January 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, with Jack Fitzsimmons serving as the point of contact.

This pre-solicitation notice does not utilize any set-aside designations, remaining open to all qualified contractors. The maximum ordering period under the BPA will extend for 5 years, with varying maximum quantities specified for each of the 28 line items to support the government's ongoing high-throughput sequencing and surveillance operations. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this Request for Information, the scope and breadth of the 28 line items and the extended 5-year contract period suggest a substantial procurement requirement. No incumbent contractors or current award holders are identified in this pre-solicitation notice. Potential vendors should note that the procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), and should submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to supply Illumina-compatible products meeting all technical specifications.