DFFRU Shallow Shotgun DNA Sequencing
ID: 1135285Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROPBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL (B504)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a488bcfff2ff4ef18b25b7780fb4db33/view
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    Description

    The US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service seeks contractors for shallow shotgun DNA sequencing and analysis to support dietary research. The goal is to track species-level changes in gut microbiota, requiring next-generation sequencing technology.

    The scope of work involves processing and analyzing DNA samples, with a minimum of 3 million reads per sample, and delivering genotyping and raw data files. Contractors must provide a user-friendly platform for data access and analysis, employing alpha and beta diversity measures, and other statistical methods, within a 45-day turnaround time. The work must be completed in collaboration with USDA scientists.

    Offerors should possess expertise in DNA sequencing and analysis, be capable of delivering the required technology and services, and have a track record of successful project performance. Quotes should include a technical narrative, past performance references, and a fixed price valid for at least 60 days.

    The contract will be firm-fixed-price, with evaluations based on price, technical capability, and past performance. Vendors must submit their quotes by the deadline and ensure their certifications are up-to-date in the System for Award Management database. The desired period of performance is 60 days, and the estimated contract value is variable, depending on the options exercised.

    For clarification or questions, contact Roger Ammons at roger.ammons@usda.gov. Quotes are due by 9:00 AM ET on Monday, July 29, 2024.

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    Roger Ammons
    roger.ammons@usda.gov
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    SOW - DFFRU Shallow Shotgun DNA Sequencing.pdf
    The USDA's Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit seeks a contractor to provide advanced shallow shotgun sequencing and data analysis for complex microbial samples. The primary objective is to track species-level changes in gut microbiota for dietary research. The contractor will process and analyze DNA samples, providing sequencing results and interpretation within a user-friendly platform. This involves next-generation sequencing technology, aiming for a minimum of 3 million reads per sample. The deliverables include genotyping data and raw data files, both accessible via a secure portal with an intuitive analysis app. Within a 45-day turnaround time, the contractor will collaborate with USDA scientists, contributing to their research goals and providing valuable insights into dietary impacts on the gut microbiome.
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    The primary objective of this RFP is to establish contracts for various commercial items and services, encompassing a wide range of provisions and requirements. These include system maintenance, commercial telecommunications services, and representations regarding telecommunications equipment and services. The government seeks vendors to provide efficient and compliant systems for award management and commercial services, with a focus on ensuring national security and compliance with laws and executive orders. Offerors will be evaluated based on price, technical capability, and past performance. The contract resulting from this RFP will be firm-fixed-price, with an estimated value varying based on the options exercised. Critical dates include the submission deadline, expected to be within 60 days of the RFP release, and a desired 60-day period of performance. Vendors interested in participating must ensure their representations and certifications are up-to-date in the System for Award Management database.
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