Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0824
USDA ARS Solicitation for Genome Sequencing Services Using ONT and PacBio Platforms
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
June 24, 2026
Respond By
July 01, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0824
NAICS
541715, 541714, 541380
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking genome sequencing services to support livestock genomics research at its Beltsville, MD facility. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - ARS Acquisition and Property Division, NEA Animal Genomics and Improvement - OEMs and Vendors: - Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) - Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) - Products/Services Requested: - Genome sequencing services for 82 cattle samples - Long-read DNA sequencing using ONT and PacBio platforms - Generation of genome assemblies and DNA methylation profiling - Electronic transfer of raw and processed sequencing data - Specific requirements: - 45 animals: Minimum 100 Gb read, N50 50kb ONT per animal - 25 animals: Minimum 150 Gb read, N50 50kb ONT plus one PacBio SMRT cell per animal - Additional sequencing for subsets and tissues as detailed in the PWS - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery of sequencing data within 12 weeks of sample receipt - Samples shipped at government expense - Firm-fixed-price contract for one year - Award to lowest priced technically acceptable offeror - Technical capability narrative required - Invoicing in arrears
Description
24JUN26 - Amendment 0001 issued and added to below attachments. PWS revision and change of period of performance. See SF30 for complete details.
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 1232SA26Q0824 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Genome Sequencing.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380. The small business size standard is $19M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.