This is a $44,400 firm fixed-price purchase order awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services to Neogen Corp for whole genome sequencing (WGS) services for feral swine. The purpose is to develop a hierarchical dataset of feral swine genomes at varying sequencing depths, replicated across multiple populations, to support APHIS's research and management efforts related to feral swine.
The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis, as APHIS determined that Neogen's GeneSeek division, a leader in agricultural and animal genomics, is the only source capable of meeting the specific requirements of this project. This includes the ability to provide the requested sequencing services, data delivery, and timeliness. Neogen has a long-standing partnership with APHIS and has previously provided a range of genomic testing services to support the agency's programs.
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