USGS seeks Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus sequencer.
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to procure an Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus sequencer. This is a brand-name requirement for a specific model, indicating a tailored procurement. The notice is a presolicitation, suggesting the government plans to award a contract without full competition. The buyer is the USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants in Reston, VA. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The scale is unknown but likely a single instrument purchase.