Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0568
USDA ARS Solicitation for Maize DNA Extraction and Sequencing Services
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0568
NAICS
541380, 541714
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Corn Host Plant Resistance Research Unit is seeking DNA extraction and next-generation sequencing services for 384 maize leaf samples to support genetic and breeding research. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Corn Host Plant Resistance Research Unit - Contracting office: ARS Acquisition and Property Division - Products/Services Requested: - DNA extraction from freeze-dried maize leaf tissue (384 samples) - Library preparation using ApeKI restriction enzyme with PCR-free methods - Next-generation sequencing on Illumina NovaSeq X 10B or similar platform (2 x 150 paired-end reads) - Data analysis to produce at least 15,000 SNP markers - Delivery of raw and processed genotype data in VCF format on hard disk - Quantities: - 384 maize leaf samples to be processed - Notable Requirements: - Minimum 90% of samples must meet DNA quality standards - Minimum 95% call rate per sample - Regular status updates required during the period of performance - Delivery is FOB destination to the Corn Host Plant Resistance Research Unit, Mississippi State, MS - Set aside for small businesses, including economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Sequencing platform specified as Illumina NovaSeq X 10B or equivalent
Description
Amended to include missing Statement of Work (SOW). SOW is in the attachments.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0568 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for DNA Extraction and Sequencing services for 384 maize leaf samples.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services The small business size standard is $19,000,000 This acquisition is Choose an item. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.