Gene Sequencing Equipment

The Washington State Department of Health is procuring gene sequencing equipment, specifically an Illumina MiniSeq System, to standardize equipment and testing processes at the state's public health laboratory. The total cost of the equipment, including a 1-year service agreement, is $63,159.80. This is a sole source procurement, as Illumina is the sole manufacturer and patent holder of the required instrumentation and reagents. The Department is seeking to add this additional sequencing platform to support their rapidly expanding next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflow for viral, fungal, and bacterial disease investigations. The purchase order has a requested delivery date of March 19, 2024, with a sole source posting deadline of March 29, 2024.

The contract opportunity covers multiple counties and cities across the state of Washington. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are indicated. Additionally, no information is provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total budget for this purchase order is $63,159.80, which includes the MiniSeq System, 2 years of equipment support, and freight.