Illumina Inc. is the only known provider for the WG-401-1004 Infinium iSelectHD Custom Beadchip, and the sole manufacturer and owner of patented technology contained within certain parts and processes used by this product. Illumina Inc. is the only known company that can provide maintenance on these instruments.

This notice of intent is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Any firm that believes it can provide the services listed above may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact not later than COB May 7, 2012. The successful company must be registered in the Central Contractor's Database (CCR) and also the Online Representations and Certification (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. The Point of Contact for this action Mr. Patrick Kerrigan and may be reached at [email protected].

Anticipated award date is June 7, 2012.