ILLUMINA MISEQ I100 PLUS DNA SEQUENCER FOR FWS LA

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of an Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus DNA Sequencer (or equivalent) for the FWS LAMAR NFH and NE FSHRY CTR. The government is seeking quotations from qualified vendors.

• Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus DNA Sequencer (or equivalent).

• Shipping and handling.

• Sellers must be manufacturer or federally authorized distributors.

• Sellers may be required to provide documentation as proof of authorization.

• Delivery within 60 days from award date or as pre-arranged.

• Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 05/08/2026 to 05/14/2026.

• Quotations must be submitted via email by 05/14/2026, 1700 ED.

• Include UEI number (SAM Registration), Warranty information, and a copy of your return policy.

• The government will consider award based on the submitted quotations.

• This RFQ is not a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Additional provisions and representations are attached.

• Bidders unable to quote should indicate so and return the form.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the instructions to offerors and the evaluation criteria for awarding a contract for commercial products and commercial services. The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• The document details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference and must be complied with by the contractor. These clauses cover a wide range of topics including:

  • Prohibitions on certain hardware, software, and telecommunications services.
  • Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.
  • Whistleblower protections.
  • Small business subcontracting requirements.
  • Service Contract Labor Standards.
  • Minimum wages and paid sick leave.
  • Restrictions on foreign purchases and trade agreements.
  • Sustainable products and services.
  • Prohibition on contracting with entities engaging in certain activities relating to Iran.

• The document includes clauses related to options for extending services and the term of the contract, with specific limitations on the duration of extensions.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on:

  1. Price, best value
  2. Acceptable Specification/Proposal (meeting the requirement)
  3. Past performance (from CPARS/FAPIIS)
  4. Past performance based on Contracting Officer's personal knowledge.

• The Contracting Officer will insert significant evaluation factors and their relative order of importance.

• Options will be evaluated by adding their total price to the basic requirement. Unbalanced option prices may lead to an unacceptable offer.

• The document lists numerous FAR clauses related to small business set-asides, including HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns. Specific clauses indicate whether they are checked as appropriate by the Contracting Officer.

• The document also specifies requirements for electronic invoicing through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

• It references specific FAR and DOI clauses that can be accessed electronically.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the specifications for equipment being procured, specifically a "MiSeq i100 Plus" system.

• Product Name: MiSeq i100 Plus
• Manufacturer: Illumina
• Model Number: i100 Plus
• Salient Characteristics:
  • Footprint: No larger than 40.2 W x 44.8 D x 47.3 H cm
  • Touch screen interface
  • Compatible with XLEAP-SBS chemistry
  • Power: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 300 W, single phase
• Capabilities:
  • Sequencing read length: 100-500 base pair
  • Reads: 10 million to 200 million paired-end reads
  • Accuracy: ≥ 85% base calls with a quality of Q30
  • Runtime: < 16hrs for 2 x 300bp 25M read kits
• Delivery Terms: Prices quoted must be FOB Destination.
• Installation: Prices quoted must include installation. All labor and parts are the contractor's responsibility.
• Delivery Location: United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, 227 Washington Avenue, Lamar PA 16848.
• Delivery Instructions: Business hours are 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Contact POC at least three days prior to delivery to arrange a time. Unloading is the responsibility of the delivery carrier.

This document details the specific technical requirements and delivery/installation expectations for the equipment. Bidders must ensure their proposed product meets all listed specifications and understand the FOB Destination and installation requirements.