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DSU is in the process of evaluating NGS instruments and technologies in order to support the FBI Laboratory's DNA program activities by advancing the technologies applied to DNA casework and expanding the range of specimens from which probative data can be recovered. DSU's pilot studies to date have been conducted using the MiSeqFGx, an NGS instrument manufactured by Illumina, Inc. Now that NGS has been established as a worthy technology for future DNA casework application, and in order for DSU to continue its evaluation of the Illumina platform, a maintenance contract for the MiSeq FGx instruments is required. The contract will ensure that software updates, preventive maintenance needs, instrument failures, instrument upgrades, and other necessary items are addressed in a timely and cost-effective manner. This will in turn ensure that instrument testing can progress unhindered. The maintenance/service requirements are listed below.
• Service Agreement for 2 MiSeq FGx instruments
• Service Agreement for FGx Server
• Coverage to include all parts and labor
• 1 Preventative Maintenance service visit per year
• Adequate and timely on-site response/support when necessary
Based on market research, and Government end-users, it has been determined that Illumina, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the MiSeq FGx instrument and its associated peripherals; therefore, they are the only company capable of providing the necessary service and support to include software updates, preventive maintenance, instrument failure coverage, instrument upgrades, etc. for these instruments.
This notice will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Website (www.fedbizopps.gov). Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FBO site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The North American Classification System Code is 811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
The FBI intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement to the attention of: Kemper Wood, email address: [email protected] by Monday, February 13, 2017, 2016 (3:00 pm Eastern). Emailed responses will only be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government.
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