# SAM #12363N26Q4246

Eastern Oyster SNP Genotyping Services Using Axiom Array or Equivalent

**Buyer:** ARS APD
**Posted:** September 29, 2026
**Respond By:** September 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 12363N26Q4246
**NAICS:** 541380, 541714, 541715

USDA oyster genotyping procurement seeks SNP results for eastern oyster DNA samples using an Axiom array or equivalent.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS); the initial notice identifies the ARS AFM APD office in Kingston, Rhode Island. Attachment summaries also identify USDA-ARS Acquisition and Property in Beltsville and the USDA Forest Service Stewardship Contracting Branch, so the office attribution is inconsistent across the provided materials.
- **Scope and quantity:** Genotype an estimated 4,608 eastern oyster samples, shipped in batches of 384; pricing is described as a cost per sample.
- **Specified platform:** **AXIOM OYSTERCV 384S Axiom array, SKU/part number 551377**, using the GeneTitan instrument or an equivalent platform. One attachment lists a group of 384 samples as quantity 1.
- **Deliverables and quality:** Provide genotype calls in PLINK format, raw .cel files, and QC summaries digitally within 60 days of receiving samples. The stated benchmarks are at least a 97% SNP call rate and a 95% sample pass rate.
- **Other listed line item:** An attachment lists oyster array genotyping for 4,608 samples under part number 7540-01-152-8067; the provided summaries do not explain how this identifier relates to the array SKU.
- **OEM/vendor information:** The materials name the Axiom array and GeneTitan platform but do not identify a vendor or manufacturer by company name. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the manufacturer associated with these platforms; no service provider is named.
- **Notable requirements:** The initial notice describes a small-business set-aside, while an attachment specifies an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-aside. The detailed SOW calls for a base period plus four option years, while another attachment summarizes a one-year performance period.

### Description

<p>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.&nbsp; This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.&nbsp; Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NO REQUESTS TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE/TIME WILL BE ENTERTAINED.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Quotes received after closing will be considered late and nonresponsive.</p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This acquisition&nbsp; is set-aside for small business concerns.&nbsp; The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 54380&nbsp; The small business size standard is $19.0M &nbsp;This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.&nbsp; All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.&nbsp;</p>

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