SAM.GOVDue: June 18, 2025 at 09:00 PM UTCIn-ActiveSpecial NoticeSource Url
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to award a sole source contract for the annual service and maintenance of the NextSeq 1000 DNA Sequencer, which is essential for conducting genetic testing related to population status and monitoring. This contract will be awarded to Illumina, Inc., the manufacturer of the equipment, under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b). The work involves ensuring the proper functioning of the sequencer, which is critical for environmental DNA testing and community-based genetic analysis. Businesses that specialize in electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those with experience in servicing laboratory equipment, should consider this opportunity, although it is a sole source contract and not open for competitive bidding.
Description
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations. JAO intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 1