South Carolina Business Opportunities #63501

Procurement of Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System and Support Plan for Clemson University

Clemson University is initiating a sole source procurement to acquire the Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System and related support services for its Institute for Human Genetics. - Government Buyer: - Clemson University, Institute for Human Genetics - OEM and Vendor: - Illumina (exclusive manufacturer and authorized vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System (1 unit) - MiSeq i100 Plus Silver Support Plan (1 unit) - Freight (shipping and delivery) - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be sourced directly from Illumina to ensure compatibility, warranty, and manufacturer-backed service - No alternative manufacturers or vendors are acceptable due to workflow continuity and reliability needs - Procurement supports spatial transcriptomics sequencing research - All requested items include both the instrument and ongoing support services

Description

Clemson University seeks to sole source the purchase of the Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System, MiSeq i100 Plus Silver Support Plan, and Freight. The MiSeq sequencer is essential for establishing spatial transcriptomics sequencing capabilities within the Institute for Human Genetics and will be used solely for research purposes. Acquisition from Illumina of additional machines is required to ensure instrument reliability, warranty coverage, and continuity of supported sequencing workflows. Illumina is the exclusive manufacturer and vendor authorized to sell and provide warranty and service support for this instrument, with no equivalent equipment compatible with Illumina reagents, software, or service agreements.

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