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Sole Source Procurement of Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System for Genetic Tracking at Coleman National Fish Hatchery

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Illumina, Inc. for a MiSeq i100 Plus System and related supplies. - Sole source procurement to Illumina, Inc. for MiSeq i100 Plus System - Includes reagent kits, flow cells for GTSeq panel optimization, and PhiX control - System will be used for genetic tracking of Chinook salmon at Coleman National Fish Hatchery and other hatcheries - Illumina technology is required due to proprietary GTSeq methodology - Contract includes a 12-month warranty covering parts and labor - Vendor must demonstrate ability to provide ongoing service - NAICS code: 541511 (Custom Computer Programming) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Place of performance: Coleman National Fish Hatchery - Contracting office: FWS, IT Services, Falls Church, VA

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source AwardTHIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Acquisition & Property Operations, Abernathy Fish Technology Center intends to award a firm fixed price sole source 12 month contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000 to:Illumina, Inc.5200 Illumina Way San Diego, CA 92122The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541511, Custom Computer Programming. The object of this sole source award is to purchase a MiSeq i100 Plus System for Genetics genetic tracking of Chinook salmon from Coleman National Fish Hatchery and other hatcheries. The Contractor must provide the instrument (MiSeq i100 Plus System), reagent kits and flow cells necessary for optimizing GTSeq panels, and PhiX control. The contractor must provide a 12 month warranty on the instrument (parts and labor), and must demonstrate ability to provide service for the instrument in future years. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: Mary_Rawlinson@ios.doi.gov Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED

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