MiSeq2- monitor, computer, MiSeq software, kits, standards, instillation and training. 12 month warrenty

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition with the vendor Illumina, 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, California, 92122 a MiSeq2: MiSeq System Integrated system for automated generation of DNA clonal clusters by bridge amplification, sequencing, primary and secondary analysis. System includes embedded touchscreen monitor and on- instrument computer, dual surface imaging capability, MiSeq Software Suite, installation kits and standards, installation and training, and 12 months warranty (including parts and labor). This equipment is required for ongoing critical vaccine experiments. We must purchase this item from Illumina in order to ensure that experimental results are not influenced by outside variables. Any other equipment would compromise the current work and would be detrimental to the vaccine experiments. All responsible sources who are certified by Illumina as authorized third party repair vendors may submit a proposal showing their capabilities and past performance repairing this type of equipment. The vendors shall provide certification from OEM that they are authorized to perform these services and have access to OEM parts and supplies. All responsible sources may submit a response that will be considered. This notice is in accordance with the statutory authority for this sole source requirement 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one source available, no substitutions possible, and replacement parts must be compatible with existing equipment. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Offers must be submitted no later than 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Friday, March 4, 2016 to blandl@niaid.nih.gov.