Notice of Intent for Sole Source Award for a Genetic Analyzer

Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), the U.S. Army, MEDCOM, Regional Health Contracting Office-Pacific (JBLM-HCC), Lacey, WA, intends to issue a firm fixed price, sole source award to Illumina, Inc in the estimated amount of $95,931.00 for an MiSeq 2 Intergrated System, Genetic Analyzer. Illumina, Inc is the manufacturer of the MiSeq2 Intergrated System has proprietary rights for all software which can provide timely vector-borne disease testing confirmation, provide mission support and fully participate in the Global Bio-surveillance Technology Initiative (GBTI). This Genetic Analyzer will be used Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), JBLM, Tacoma, WA. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority FAR 6.302-1.

This notice is not a request for quote/proposal and no solicitation will be issued. Any firm that believes it can provide the stated supplies/equipment can provide supporting documents demonstrating their products capabilities and specifications. Responses received will be used for future acquisitions. Information can be sent to the Purchasing Agent Ms. Kendre Green, kendre.m.green.civ@mail.mil . No telephone or facsimile requests will be accepted. This procurement will be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.