SAM #1232SA26Q1371

Sole Source Gut Microbiome DNA Sequencing Services for USDA ARS ERRC

This opportunity is a sole source procurement by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Eastern Regional Research Center for Gut Microbiome DNA Sequencing Services. - Agency: USDA ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC), Wyndmoor, PA - Sole source contract intended for University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center - Services required: - Sequencing DNA from cultures inoculated with fresh fecal samples treated with food components - DNA extraction from healthy human donors across specific age groups - Anaerobic culturing (37°C) with automated pH and gas monitoring - Fermentation parameter quantification - DNA extraction using ARS-approved methods - Shipment of frozen DNA samples (≥5 ng/µL, >49 µL) on dry ice for sequencing - NAICS code: 541714 (Biotechnology R&D) - Period of performance: One year from award date - Responses due by September 1, 2026 - Not set aside for small businesses - All technical requirements detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) - No product part numbers or specific quantities provided - Commercial opportunity for DNA sequencing and microbiome analysis services

Key Details: - OEM: University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center - Main service: Gut Microbiome DNA Sequencing - Location: Pennsylvania, USA - Contract type: Sole source - Estimated value: Mid five to low six figures (based on typical sequencing service contracts) - Potential competitors: Other academic or commercial sequencing centers with similar capabilities

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source in accordance with the attached memorandum. 

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