Illumina Laboratory Equipment and Services

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to negotiate and award a contract for Illumina laboratory equipment and services. This requirement includes MiSeq, NextSeq, and HiSeq sequencing equipment, as well as reagents necessary for sample preparation for sequence-by-synthesis runs. The scope further encompasses Infinium assays reagents and HiScan and iScan instruments used to scan iSelect BeadChip arrays for SNP genotyping, along with peripheral equipment, corresponding analysis software, and service agreements. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

The government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract on a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition basis to Illumina Inc. of San Diego, CA. The anticipated performance period consists of one base year plus four option years, with an estimated award date of February 15, 2019. Processing for this action will follow FAR Part 12 and Part 13.5 procedures.

This pre-solicitation notice, identified by solicitation number 1232SA20R0012, is for informational purposes only and serves as a notice of intent rather than a request for proposals. While no formal solicitation will be issued, the agency will consider written documentation from vendors who believe they can provide these services to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Responses must be submitted to the point of contact, Paul Merritt, by the deadline of January 23, 2020.