Notice of Intent to Sole Source for IDIQ for Illumina, Inc. ’s Laboratory Equipment and Consumables with Warranties

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
NOI1144489
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Illumina, Inc.'s laboratory equipment and consumables with warranties. The procurement will focus on scientific equipment for sequencing-by-synthesis high-throughput sequencing platforms, specifically covering iSeq, MiSeq, NextSeq, and NovaSeq systems. The contract will also include Infinium assays reagents, iScan instruments for SNP genotyping, peripheral equipment, analysis software, and comprehensive support agreements. This sole-source procurement is targeting vendors who can provide specialized scientific instrumentation exclusively manufactured by Illumina, Inc. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that potential vendors can submit substantiating documentation in writing by February 21, 2025, with the government reserving full discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category and will operate under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 1,000 employees. The ordering period for this contract will span five years, from May 26, 2025, to May 25, 2030, with an anticipated contract award date of May 1, 2025. Market research conducted by the USDA, including a Sources Sought notice, found no alternative sources capable of meeting their specific technological requirements. While precise award values are not specified, the contract will enable USDA agencies to procure scientific equipment and consumables through authorized contracting officers, purchasing agents, and purchase card holders. Quarterly reporting and price list updates will be required, ensuring ongoing transparency and adaptability throughout the contract's lifecycle.

Notice text

Notice of Intent to Sole Source for IDIQ for Illumina, Inc.’s Laboratory Equipment and Consumables with Warranties

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is creating a contract vehicle utilizing FAR Part 15 that will be used by all USDA agencies to procure scientific equipment, reagents, supplies, and warranty support for instrumentation to perform sequencing-by-synthesis based high-throughput sequencing on Illumina sequencing platforms produced and sold exclusively by Illumina, Inc.


The requirement must include:

  1. iSeq, MiSeq, NextSeq, and NovaSeq classes of sequencing platforms, support, supplies, and reagents necessary for preparing and performing samples for sequence by synthesis runs.
  2. Infinium assays reagents, iScan instruments used to scan iSelect BeadChip arrays for SNP genotyping, including peripheral equipment, corresponding analysis software, and support agreements.
  3. Support plans for existing Illumina platforms and equipment.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, business size 1,000 employees.


Ordering Period:
5/26/2025 – 5/25/2030


Requirement Description:
See Statement of Work


Anticipated Date of Award: 05/01/2025


THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Vendors that believe they can provide the services listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.

Files

File Type Posted
JOFOC - Illumina - Redacted 2025 02 06.pdf PDF
Statement of Work 2024 11 14.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
This notice Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation
Sources Sought Announcement for Illumina Sequencing Platforms Pre-Solicitation
Amendment 01 to Organizational Development Activity Addendum Solicitation
Broad Mission Announcement for USAID/Ethiopia Original Special Notice

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