Furnish and Deliver a Proprietary Illumina NextSeq 1000 Benchtop

The Southeastern Louisiana University is seeking bids to furnish and deliver an Illumina NextSeq 1000 Benchtop Next-Generation Sequencing System for the Biology Department. The system must meet specific technical specifications, including sequencing technology, data output compatibility, and throughput requirements. The successful bidder will be required to provide installation, training, and a minimum 12-month warranty. The bid must include all expenses, including shipping and discounts, in the unit price. • The sequencing system must utilize reversible terminator sequencing-by-synthesis chemistry and bridge amplification cluster generation. • The system must produce sequencing data compatible with the existing genomic analysis infrastructure. • The system must support scalable sequencing output, including a minimum output capacity of 10 gigabases per run and a maximum output capacity of at least 240 gigabases per run. • The system must include integrated hardware-accelerated secondary genomic analysis capabilities. • The system must meet specific design requirements, including a benchtop instrument configuration and an integrated touchscreen control interface.