INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - DNA EXTRACTION, AN AMPLICON LIBRARY PREPARATION AND SEQUENCING ENVIRONMENTAL DNA (eDNA) FILTERS
ID: REQUIREMENTS-25-1316Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (B510)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a689da36c7e6455396d3ce97a9879fe0/view
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    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Jonah Ventures LLC for DNA extraction, amplicon library preparation, and sequencing of environmental DNA (eDNA) filters. The procurement aims to secure non-personal services that are compatible with existing systems and methodologies, ensuring that the new data generated aligns with previously collected data for effective analysis. This specialized service is critical for ongoing research in marine environments, as it requires a vendor with a proven track record in sequencing eDNA from filtered marine waters and expertise in amplicon sequencing. The period of performance for this contract is set from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirements may submit documentation to the primary contact, Weiming Tan, at Weiming.Tan@noaa.gov, within 15 days of this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Weiming Tan
    (516) 737-1332
    Weiming.Tan@noaa.gov
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