DNA Sequencing Service
ID: 75N96025R00006Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIEHSMORRISVILLE, NC, 27560, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5f9c21d8ab554b6aacfb0cfb40a67a5d/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 4, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), is seeking information from industry regarding the provision of DNA sequencing services. The objective is to establish a reliable and cost-effective contract for high-quality DNA sequencing that supports ongoing research into the relationship between environmental exposures and human health. This service will primarily involve sequencing biological samples, including yeast colonies and plasmid DNA, using Sanger sequencing and high-throughput methods, along with necessary bioinformatics support. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Tanya Redfearn at shields3@niehs.nih.gov or Sanya Jackson at sanya.jackson@nih.gov, with responses to the request for information (RFI) encouraged but not mandatory for future participation in any potential solicitations.

Point(s) of Contact
Tanya Redfearn
(984) 287-3052
shields3@niehs.nih.gov
Sanya Jackson
sanya.jackson@nih.gov
Files
Title
Posted
1- DNA Sequencing-SOW 2024 Final (1).docx
Mar 21, 2025, 5:08 PM UTC
1- DNA Sequencing-SOW 2024 Final (1).pdf
Mar 24, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
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DNA Sequencing Service
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