INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE-Genome Sequencer

Added: Apr 27, 2018 5:19 pm The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to award a sole source Procurement to Illumina, Inc., 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA 92122 for a Genome Sequencer with the following minimum specifications.

The instrument will support high priority collaborative research with ARS colleagues at the Stored Products Insect and Engineering Research Unit located in Manhattan, KS. Our Manhattan colleagues already possess a MiSeq System. Coordination, integration, and corroboration of research data generated by the two Research Units will require identical sequencing systems to maintain continuity of the research and total consistency of the data generated irrespective of location and specific research personnel involved.

Minimum Specifications for One (1) Genome Sequencer

1. Benchtop design
2. Generate read lengths ranging from 1 x 36 bp to 2 x 300 bp
3. Produce high quality read scores (> 90% bases higher than Q30 at1 x 36 bp; > 70% bases higher that Q30 at 2 x 300 bp)
4. Handle wide range of applications including: whole genome de novo sequencing, targeted DNA re-sequencing, metagenomics, coding and non-coding RNA sequencing, and targeted gene expression analysis
5. Price shall include training and setup at the delivery site.

Pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
This posting is a NOTICE OF INTENT and is not a request for quotations or proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests for information will not be accepted. Potential sources who believe that they are capable of proving these services are invited to submit, in writing, substantiating documentation to the identified point of contact by no later than 15 days of the publication of this notice. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the Government to compete future actions based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.

Any questions or concerns about this notice should be directed by email to the primary point of contact.