B--DNA SEQUENCING
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Geological Survey, through its Eastern Ecological Science Center at the Leetown Research Laboratory, is seeking sources for DNA sequencing services to identify the taxonomic composition of environmental DNA from filtered seawater samples. The work centers on sequencing PCR amplicons ranging from 100 to 400 bp and delivering the resulting data for USGS use. The provider must sequence in-house on an Illumina NovaSeq 6000 with an SP flowcell in a 2x250 bp configuration, have experience with environmental DNA amplicon work and federal research laboratories, and provide QC, damaged-library notification within 72 hours, and demultiplexed fastq files with at least 75% of bases at Q30. This is a market research notice only, and interested parties should respond by email by the posted date with their ability to meet the specifications, business type and status, relevant project experience, and UEI/SAM registration information.