NICHD: Service: PacBio Sequel II Service Agreement

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), a component of the National Institutes of Health, intends to award a noncompetitive sole source purchase order to Pacific Biosciences of California for a PacBio Sequel II Service Agreement. The contract will provide maintenance services for two PacBio Sequel II sequencers used in the NICHD's Molecular Genomics Core facility. Key contract requirements include comprehensive service coverage encompassing parts, labor, consumables, remote support, software updates, reagents for troubleshooting, real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics, and priority on-site response. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements, including pricing, delivery terms, and business size certification, to nicole.freid@nih.gov by December 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET. The agency has determined Pacific Biosciences as the sole source provider due to their exclusive patents and proprietary sequencing technology.

The procurement is classified under NAICS category 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a $34 million size standard. The period of performance is set for January 11, 2025 through January 10, 2026, with options to extend the contract for three additional one-year terms through January 10, 2029. There are no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, and the contract is being awarded directly to Pacific Biosciences without full and open competition. The PSC category for the procurement is J066, specifically for maintenance and repair of laboratory instruments and equipment. While a precise award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive service agreement suggests a significant investment in maintaining critical scientific research equipment.