66--ILLUMINA MISEQ I100 PLUS SYSTEM 70316572

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0002) incorporates Questions and Answers into the solicitation.

• The due date for proposals remains unchanged: May 7, 2026, at 5 PM ET.

• The Period of Performance is stated as 05/01/2026 to 01/31/2031.

• The document includes a "Questions and Answers" section.

• Proposal deadlines are not affected by this amendment.

• Additional questions should be directed to Justice Pryor at justice_pryor@ios.doi.gov.

• Contract Specialist: Justice Pryor

• Contracting Officer: Trisha Beals

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140G0225Q0115. It is effective April 20, 2026.

Item 11 indicates that this amendment applies to amendments of solicitations and that the hour and date specified for receipt of offers is extended. It also notes that offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

This amendment extends the deadline for offer receipt. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment as instructed in Item 11.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a benchtop next-generation sequencer, specifically the Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System, along with associated service and maintenance. The U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center requires this equipment to replace an outdated system and to continue producing high-quality sequence data more efficiently. The proposed action is a brand name justification, indicating a sole-source basis under FAR 13.106-1, as the equipment is only available from Illumina.

• Primary Deliverable: Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System.

• Specifications: The system must meet the "Brand Name Salient Characteristics" detailed in the document, including flexible sequencing options, specific read lengths, and automated processes.

• Service and Maintenance: Annual preventative maintenance is required for four option years following the initial one-year warranty.

• Compliance: The system must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and FISMA IT security guidelines.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: The initial period is from 05/01/2026 to 01/31/2031, with potential option years and a six-month extension.

• Estimated Value: REDACTED.

• Quotation Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM (ES).

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to justice_pryor@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous, considering technical performance, key qualifications, and past performance as more important than price. Price or cost will be the determining factor between proposals judged to be essentially equal in technical merit.

• Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026, by 12:00 PM (ES).

• The RFQ is not a small business set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The document includes extensive FAR clauses and provisions related to contract terms, conditions, representations, and certifications.

• The brand name justification highlights that while resellers exist, only Illumina offers the specific required system, and no other product meets the government's minimum needs.