SAM #12363N26Q4246

USDA ARS Solicits SNP Genotyping Services for Eastern Oyster DNA Using Thermo Fisher Axiom Array

This opportunity from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Kingston, Rhode Island, seeks SNP genotyping services for eastern oyster DNA samples. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - USDA Forest Service Stewardship Contracting Branch - USDA-ARS Acquisition and Property (Beltsville, MD) - OEMs and Vendors: - Thermo Fisher Scientific (manufacturer of AXIOM OYSTERCV 384S Axiom array and GeneTitan Instrument) - Products/Services Requested: - SNP genotyping using AXIOM OYSTERCV 384S Axiom array (SKU 551377) or equivalent - Genotyping of 4,608 oyster samples, shipped in batches of 384 - Deliverables: PLINK format genotype data, raw .cel files, and QC summaries - Quality benchmarks: minimum 97% SNP call rate, 95% sample pass rate - Data delivery within 60 days of sample receipt - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on eastern oyster DNA - Small business set-aside, specifically for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) - Samples shipped in batches; pricing based on cost per sample - Performance period includes base year plus four option years - Service classified under scientific data analysis (PSC B529) - Use of GeneTitan Instrument or equivalent accepted - Strict quality and data delivery timelines

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. 

NO REQUESTS TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE/TIME WILL BE ENTERTAINED. 

Quotes received after closing will be considered late and nonresponsive.

Solicitation number 12363NQ4246 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for The USDA Agricultural Research Service requires single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping from DNA extracted from eastern oyster tissues. 

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 54380  The small business size standard is $19.0M  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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