SAM #1232SA26Q0963

USDA ARS Solicitation for High Throughput Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) Services

This opportunity is for high throughput genotyping by sequencing (GBS) services for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Plant Physiology and Genetics Unit - Products/Services Requested: - High throughput genotyping by sequencing (GBS) of Carinata genotypes - 19 units of GBS service as per the statement of work - Sequencing and genotyping of 1824 brassica carinata leaf DNA samples - Includes library preparation, quality assessment, sequencing (using Illumina NovaSeq X or similar), and bioinformatic analysis to identify SNPs - Deliverables: raw sequence reads and filtered SNP data for each sample, delivered electronically - OEMs Mentioned: - Illumina (referenced as the manufacturer of the NovaSeq X sequencing platform) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Turnaround time of 60 days from receipt of DNA samples - Total Small Business Set-Aside (including women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses) - Firm-fixed price award to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror - All technical requirements and deliverables are detailed in the statement of work

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0963 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Genotyping Services.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.  The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541714  The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. 

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