Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001445

ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Multi-Year RT-PCR & Library Prep Kit Supply

Iowa State University's Veterinary Diagnostic Lab is seeking a multi-year supplier for RT-PCR and library preparation kits to support high-throughput sequencing workflows. - Government Buyer: - Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) - Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (VDL) - Procurement Services Office - Products/Services Requested: - Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Kits - Reference: Vazyme UltraClean dscDNA Synthesis Module (+gDNA wiper), Catalog# UNR201-03 - 96 reactions per kit; estimated 1 kit per month - Must enable high-quality sequencing data with high depth of coverage (>30X) - Shorter step times for first and second strand synthesis preferred - Library Preparation Kits - Reference: Vazyme TruePrep Flexible DNA Library Prep Kit, Catalog# TD504-02 - 96 reactions per kit; estimated 2 kits per month - Must be compatible with Illumina Unique Dual Indexes and Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus platform - Shorter step time for amplifying tagmented DNA preferred - OEMs and Vendors: - Vazyme (referenced as standard for equivalency) - No specific OEM mandated; equivalent products allowed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Kits must be compatible with Illumina sequencing platforms - Suppliers should offer discounted pricing, value-added services, and free demo kits for evaluation - Annual price adjustments allowed after the first year - Suppliers encouraged to extend similar discounts to additional catalog products as needed - Estimated monthly quantities: 1 RT-PCR kit and 2 library prep kits (actual volumes may vary) - Place of performance and delivery: Ames, Iowa (ISU campus, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab)

Description

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is seeking bids for a multi-year contract to purchase reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction kits and library preparation kits for the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (VDL). Kits are estimated to be ordered on a monthly basis, with quantities and types varying based on the needs of the VDL. The contract term is desired to be three years with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Suppliers are expected to provide discounted pricing and may offer additional value-added services.

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