J--Illumina Services

This contract is a sole-source, firm-fixed-price award to Illumina, Inc. for comprehensive maintenance and service support of government-owned Illumina sequencing platforms and ancillary equipment at the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland. The base performance period is twelve months, commencing May 10, 2026, with an option for one additional twelve-month extension, for a total contract duration not to exceed twenty-four months. The work includes preventive maintenance, emergency on-site repairs, software updates, 24/7 technical support, and all associated labor, materials, travel, and logistics, all performed in compliance with original equipment manufacturer procedures and federal regulations. Services must adhere to Section 508 accessibility standards for all digital communications, and all parts used must be OEM-approved to maintain warranty integrity. The contract is evaluated solely on price under a lowest price technically acceptable methodology, with acceptance based on conformance to the Statement of Work and regulatory requirements. All contractors must comply with a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing cybersecurity, ethical conduct, and government safeguards, including requirements to safeguard covered information systems, prohibit internal confidentiality agreements that hinder whistleblower reporting, and ensure compliance with anti-discrimination policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Contractors are required to use only OEM-trained and authorized technicians, each with a qualified backup, and are held liable for any damage to government property. Payment will be processed electronically via the System for Award Management using Electronic Funds Transfer, with invoices mandated to be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform; paper invoicing is strictly prohibited absent a formal waiver. The solicitation was issued on May 7, 2026, with proposals due electronically by May 1, 2026, limited to ten pages and submitted via email with the specified solicitation number. No contract value is specified as pricing must be submitted by the offeror, and while the Contracting Officer is identified, the Contracting Officer’s Representative has not yet been assigned.