Sole Source Procurement for Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System

Clemson University intends to enter into a sole source contract with Illumina for the purchase of the Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System, MiSeq i100 Plus Silver Support Plan, and Freight. The MiSeq sequencer is essential for establishing spatial transcriptomics sequencing capabilities within the Institute for Human Genetics and will be used solely for research purposes. The contract amount is $134,247.90. The university justifies this sole source procurement because Illumina is the only vendor authorized to sell and provide a manufacturer-backed warranty and service support for this instrument, and no equivalent equipment from alternative manufacturers is compatible with Illumina sequencing reagents, software, or required service agreements. Some key points to consider are: • The contract is for a specific product, the Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus System, and related services. • The product will be used for research purposes in the Institute for Human Genetics. • The university has determined that Illumina is the only suitable vendor due to compatibility and warranty requirements. • The contract amount is $134,247.90.