INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE - Illumina, Inc

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole‑source contract to Illumina, Inc. for the purchase of reagents, consumables, and associated supplies for the Illumina MiSeq i100 and i100 Plus next‑generation sequencing (NGS) systems, as well as on‑site training for NOAA laboratory personnel. Illumina is the exclusive manufacturer of the i100/i100 Plus platforms and the only source of compatible reagents and manufacturer‑provided training, making a competitive procurement infeasible. The supplies support NOAA’s Genetics and Evolution (GE) Program, enabling molecular genetics, forensics, and biodiversity research critical to sustainable fisheries and species conservation. Interested parties may submit supporting documentation within 15 days of the notice, but oral responses are prohibited. • Sole‑source award to Illumina for NGS reagents, consumables, and training. • Supports NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center molecular genetics research. • No competitive solicitation; written substantiation only, due 15 days after publication. • Contract will cover reagents for MiSeq i100/i100 Plus and training for lab staff. • Funding and contract length not disclosed in the notice.