Illumina miseq I100 plus DNA sequencer for FWS LA

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks quotes for one Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus DNA Sequencer (or equivalent) for delivery to Lamar National Fish Hatchery and Northeast Fishery Center in Lamar, Pennsylvania, with quotations due May 14, 2026 at 1700 EDT. This is not a small business set-aside and is issued on a firm fixed-price basis.

Prospective sellers must be manufacturers or federally authorized distributors with demonstrated capability to deliver the entire order within 60 days from award date or as pre-arranged with the buyer. Sellers may be required to provide documentation proving authorization. The equipment specification calls for an Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus with a footprint not exceeding 40.2 W x 44.8 D x 47.3 H cm, touch screen interface, XLEAP-SBS chemistry compatibility, and operation on 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 300 W single phase power. The instrument must deliver sequencing read lengths of 100–500 base pairs, generate 10–200 million paired-end reads, achieve 85% base calls with Q30 quality, and complete runtime less than 16 hours for 2 x 300bp 25M read kits. Quotations must include the seller's UEI number, warranty information, and return policy. Pricing shall be FOB Destination with all transportation costs, unloading, risk of loss, and installation labor and parts borne by the contractor through delivery to the receiving dock at 227 Washington Avenue, Lamar, PA 16848. Quotations must be submitted via email to Chantal Bashizi (703-358-1854). Evaluation prioritizes price and best value, specification and proposal compliance, and past performance from CPARS/FAPIIS and the Contracting Officer's personal knowledge. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.