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/28e977876fdc48a383deeb8639f22e24/view
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    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
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