SAM #1232SA26Q0964

USDA ARS Solicitation for mRNA and Methyl-Bisulfite Sequencing Services on Leaf Samples

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Cereal Crops Research office in Fargo, ND is soliciting sequencing services for plant research. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Cereal Crops Research, ARS Acquisition and Property Division - Requested Services: - mRNA sequencing on 610 leaf tissue samples, including RNA extraction, library preparation, and delivery of 6 gigabases of data per sample - Methyl-Bisulfite sequencing on 20 leaf tissue samples, including DNA extraction and bisulfite sequencing - Quality control reports and data delivery via download link are required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified commercial sequencing laboratories - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination and DEI policies is mandatory - Services must be provided within a one-year period - Quantities: - 610 mRNA sequencing samples - 20 Methyl-Bisulfite sequencing samples

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 1232SA26Q0964 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for mRNA-sequencing and Methyl-Bisulfite sequencing from submitted leaf tissue 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 a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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