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Special Notice of Intent to Award to Sole Source

ID: DOIFFBO260097 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  95%
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Acquisition & Property Operations, Abernathy Fish Technology Center intends to award a firm fixed price sole source 12 month contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000 to:
Illumina, Inc.
5200 Illumina Way
San Diego, CA 92122
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541511, Custom Computer Programming. The object of this sole source award is to purchase a MiSeq i100 Plus System for Genetics genetic tracking of Chinook salmon from Coleman National Fish Hatchery and other hatcheries. The Contractor must provide the instrument (MiSeq i100 Plus System), reagent kits and flow cells necessary for optimizing GTSeq panels, and PhiX control. The contractor must provide a 12 month warranty on the instrument (parts and labor), and must demonstrate ability to provide service for the instrument in future years. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: Mary_Rawlinson@ios.doi.gov
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Background
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is issuing a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Illumina, Inc. for the purchase of a MiSeq i100 Plus System.

This contract is aimed at supporting the genetic tracking of Chinook salmon from Coleman National Fish Hatchery and other hatcheries, which aligns with the agency's mission to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats.

Work Details
The contractor is required to provide the following:
1. A MiSeq i100 Plus System;
2. Reagent kits and flow cells necessary for optimizing GTSeq panels;
3. PhiX control;
4. A 12-month warranty on the instrument covering parts and labor;
5. Demonstrated ability to provide service for the instrument in future years.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period of 12 months.

Bidder Requirements
The contractor must demonstrate capability in providing the required equipment and services, including a warranty and future service support.

There are no specific licensing or certification requirements mentioned beyond the capability to fulfill the contract's needs.
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Overview

Agency
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) [DOI]
Response Deadline
June 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT Due in 3 Days
Posted
June 2, 2026, 4:58 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
PSC
DE01 - IT And Telecom - End User: Help Desk; Tier1-2, Workspace, Print, Productivity Tools (Labor)
Place of Performance
1440 Abernathy Creek Road Longview, WA 98632 USA
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$150,000 - $300,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
58% of similar contracts within the Fish and Wildlife Service had a set-aside.
On 6/2/26 Fish and Wildlife Service issued Special Notice DOIFFBO260097 for Special Notice of Intent to Award to Sole Source due 6/12/26.
Primary Contact
Name
Rawlinson, Mary   Profile
Email
mary_rawlinson@fws.gov
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Mary Rawlinson Profile mary_rawlinson@ios.doi.gov None

Documents

Posted documents for Special Notice DOIFFBO260097

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE > FWS, IT SERVICES
FPDS Organization Code
1448-140F1S
Source Organization Code
500184575
Last Updated
June 2, 2026
Last Updated By
fbms_acq@ios.doi.gov
Archive Date
June 27, 2026