Maintenance Services for NICHD NextSeq 2000 DNA Sequencing System

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), a component of the National Institutes of Health, is seeking maintenance services for a NextSeq 2000 DNA Sequencing System (Serial Number VH01646). The procurement encompasses comprehensive maintenance coverage including parts and labor, reagent replacement, one annual preventive maintenance visit, remote technical support available 18 hours per business day, two-business-day on-site response for hardware failures, software and hardware updates, on-site applications support, and remote monitoring services. This is a noncompetitive contract action intended for direct solicitation from Illumina, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, pursuant to FAR 12.102(a) and 41 U.S.C. 1901. While the presolicitation notice is not a formal request for quotation, all responsible sources may submit capability statements, quotations, bids, or proposals for consideration. Responses must be submitted electronically to Jacob Balenson at Jacob.balenson@nih.gov by 1700 Eastern Time on January 30, 2026, with the presolicitation number 75N94026Q00032 referenced in the subject line, and an anticipated award date of March 7, 2026.

This procurement is not set aside for small businesses and anticipates direct award to Illumina, Inc., the incumbent contractor and original equipment manufacturer. The contract will operate on a base period from September 3, 2026 through September 2, 2027, with four anticipated 12-month option years for renewal. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34.0 million and falls under PSC category J066 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Instruments and Laboratory Equipment). While specific monetary values are not disclosed in the presolicitation notice, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance services—including parts, labor, preventive maintenance, technical support, and applications assistance—indicates a substantial annual contract value typical of mission-critical scientific instrument support agreements at research institutions.