South Carolina Business Opportunities #65692

Sole-source procurement of an Illumina MiSeq i100 sequencing system

Clemson University intends to procure one Illumina MiSeq i100 sequencing system for undergraduate teaching and research laboratories. - Buyer: Clemson University, serving Genetics, Microbiology, and Biological Sciences teaching and research laboratories in Clemson, South Carolina. - OEM: Illumina — the requested system is the MiSeq i100; compatible kits from Illumina and unspecified third-party vendors are also referenced. - Quantity: 1 system; no part number is provided. The notice lists an amount of $63,788.92. - The university cites compatibility with existing Illumina platforms, sequencing-core protocols, analysis pipelines, and staff training as the basis for its sole-source request. - Notable requirements and capabilities include integrated cartridges for reagent and flow-cell setup in three steps and under 20 minutes, library quality control in two hours, automated onboard sequencing, CMOS detection, two-channel chemistry, and XLEAP SBS chemistry. The system is described as supporting longer-read applications, classroom use, and Illumina and third-party kits without additional conversion steps.

Description

Clemson University intends to sole source an Illumina MiSeq i100 for undergraduate teaching laboratories in Genetics, Microbiology, and Biological Sciences. The system is described as providing continuity with the university’s current Illumina platforms, sequencing-core protocols, analysis pipelines, and staff training. Its specifications include integrated cartridges, rapid library QC, automated sequencing workflows, and capabilities intended to support classroom use and research. The notice states that changing platforms would impede teaching and research goals.

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