SAM #1232SA26Q0708

USDA ARS Solicitation for Omni-C and RNA Sequencing Services for Pecan and Hickory Species

This opportunity involves the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeking genomic sequencing services for Pecan and Hickory (Carya) species to support breeding and pest/pathogen management research. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP, SEA Fruit and Nut Research, Byron, GA - Products/Services Requested: - Omni-C sequencing libraries and HiRise genome assemblies for 15 Carya accessions - 30x coverage per haplotype, PE150 reads, chromosome-scale assemblies - RNA sequencing libraries for 24 samples - Standard RNA libraries with rRNA depletion, ~20 million PE150 read pairs per sample - Library preparation, sequencing, informatics scaffolding (using Dovetail HiRise software), QC, reporting, and potential TAD analysis - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Government provides plant tissue samples - Contractor must deliver all sequencing and assembly deliverables within 9 months of contract award - Government retains data rights - Emphasis on experience and past performance in similar genomic sequencing projects - No specific OEMs or commercial sequencing vendors are named, but Dovetail HiRise software is referenced for informatics scaffolding.

Description

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 1232SA26Q0708 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Omni-C and RNA Sequence Rads for Pecan & Hickory Species.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380  The small business size standard is $19.0 Million This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

This requirement is for a Omni-C and RNA Sequence Rads for Pecan & Hickory Species in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.

Quotes are due no later than 4:00 am Central Standard Time on Friday, July 03, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.

Responses must include a detailed description of the prospective Omni-C and RNA Sequence Rads for Pecan & Hickory Species, any relevant experience providing this type of data to other government agencies or organizations, and past performance history.  Quotes that merely offer to provide the data as described in the Specifications without any additional information will not receive further consideration for award.

The final day for question submission is 3:00 am Central Standard Time on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

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