NextSeq 2000 Sequencing System with One Year Service Agreement and Trade In

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking to procure a NextSeq 2000 Sequencing System for their Biosciences Division, which must include a one-year service agreement, trade-in capabilities, installation, and training services. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and will be structured as a fixed-price commercial item purchase order. The solicitation will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with the primary technical acceptability factor being the provision of the requested equipment without exceptions. Proposals are due by September 11, 2025, with an anticipated award and performance period extending from the award date through September 24, 2026. The Technical Project Officer for this procurement is Dawn Klingeman, while Amina Sophia Khaliq serves as the Procurement Representative.

This opportunity does not include any small business set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documentation. The contract requires delivery to Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, with specific restrictions limiting deliveries to U.S. citizens only and acceptance of shipments restricted to Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Payment terms are established as net 30 days upon final acceptance via electronic funds transfer, with FOB Destination shipping terms. The procurement includes specific requirements for electrical safety compliance and submission of an Activity Hazard Analysis, along with detailed packaging and shipping provisions that contractors must adhere to throughout the performance period.