Opportunity
SAM #140D0426Q0870
Acquisition of Oxford Nanopore PromethION 2 Integrated Sequencing Platform for NCI Genomics Core
Buyer
Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
140D0426Q0870
NAICS
334516
This procurement opportunity is for the acquisition of the Oxford Nanopore PromethION 2 Integrated (P2i) long-read sequencing platform for the National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research Genomics Core. - Government Buyer: - National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research Genomics Core (NIH), procured via the Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate - OEM Highlight: - Oxford Nanopore Technologies is the sole specified OEM for the sequencing platform - Products Requested: - Oxford Nanopore PromethION 2 Integrated (P2i) long-read sequencing platform - Features: Onboard CPU/GPU acceleration, two independently addressable flow cells, real-time sequencing and analysis, Dorado basecalling, methylation detection, demultiplexing, MinKNOW and EPI2ME software integration, high throughput (~290 Gb per flow cell), ultra-long read sequencing, plug-and-play benchtop design - Quantity: 1 unit - Includes 1-year standard support (STANDARD12M-P2I) - Services Requested: - Delivery and installation at the CCR Genomics Core (Bethesda, MD) within 4 to 12 weeks after contract award - Training for NCI researchers on equipment, software, and workflows, to be conducted within one week of installation, with additional training as needed - Notable Requirements: - Platform must be fully integrated with onboard computing (no external workstation required) - Compatibility with existing CCR workflows and consumables - Real-time sequencing and analysis capabilities - Firm-fixed-price contract - Evaluation based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) - Estimated contract value: $70,000 - No option years or recurring subscription; includes 1-year standard support
Description
Competitive RFQ for the Oxford Nanopore PromethION 2 Integrated sequencing platform, including delivery, installation, training, and support. Evaluation will be LPTA.