Award
Purchase Order #36C24126P0645
Zymo Research Corp. Awarded Contract for DNA Methylation Profiling Services
Buyer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Award Amount
$81,075.00
Ceiling
$81,075.00
Awarded
September 01, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 01, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Identifier
36C24126P0645
NAICS
541714
This award is a purchase order contract granted to Zymo Research Corporation, a biotech company specializing in epigenetics research tools, for the VA Bedford Healthcare System. The contract involves providing Reduced Representation Bisulfite Sequencing (RRBS) services, which are used for DNA methylation profiling of human choroid plexus tissue samples. This molecular assay supports advanced medical research aimed at understanding epigenetic modifications impacting health. The contract's multi-year scope covers full delivery of these sequencing services over a one-year period, ensuring critical data generation for the VA's research initiatives. The contract was competitively awarded, emphasizing the specialized capabilities Zymo Research offers in this niche sector. Work will be performed in Irvine, California, aligning with the recipient's facility location. This award signifies an important step in enhancing biomedical research infrastructure supporting veterans' healthcare.
Description
REDUCED REPRESENTATION BISULFITE SEQUENCING (RRBS) SERVICES FOR DNA METHYLATION PROFILING OF HUMAN CHOROID PLEXUS TISSUE SAMPLES FOR THE VA BEDFORD HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.