SAM #26-456

NOAA sole source procurement of Illumina MiSeq i100/i100 Plus reagents, supplies, and training

NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle is seeking to procure specialized reagents, supplies, and training for Illumina MiSeq i100 and i100 Plus sequencing systems. - Sole source procurement: Illumina, Inc. is the only manufacturer and provider for these products and services - Products required: - Sequencing kits and reagents compatible with Illumina i100 and i100 Plus platforms - Services required: - Training for four laboratory personnel on the use and maintenance of Illumina i100 and i100 Plus sequencers - Purpose: Supports critical molecular genetics, forensics, and conservation research for marine and anadromous species - Contract duration: Four months, with two ordering periods from September 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026 - Unique requirements: - All products and training must be provided by Illumina, Inc. to ensure compatibility and proper use - Commercial opportunity: Sole source, but highlights need for OEM-specific consumables and training

Description

*The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Acquisition & Grants Office (AGO), Management and Budget Acquisition Office (OMB), intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 12.102(a) and 41 USC 190, with Illumina. The requirement is for the purchase of reagents and supplies for the Illumina MiSeq i100 and i100 Plus Next-Generation Sequencing Systems, and training for laboratory personnel.

***The sole source determination is based on NOAA’s requirement for reagents, supplies, and training compatible with the Illumina MiSeq i100 and i100 Plus systems, which are critical for the Genetics and Evolution (GE) Program’s Molecular Genetics group.

Stated Vendor is the only entity able to execute the desired services, as Illumina is the sole manufacturer of the i100/i100 Plus sequencers and all of their components and reagents, and the only provider of the required training.

NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) utilizes a wide variety of Illumina tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic material. These supplies are required to fulfill mission-critical research for molecular genetics, forensics, and other related research. This science supports the conservation and management of marine and anadromous species, from deep-sea corals to salmon and whales, providing essential information for managing sustainable fisheries and conserving protected species.

Additionally, training for laboratory personnel in the use and maintenance of the Illumina i100 and i100 Plus sequencers is required, as these are newly developed instruments and training must be provided by the original manufacturer.

 ***This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.

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