1-GBS on 8 Oreochromis DNA using ddRAD method1

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded a contract to the Regents of the University of Minnesota on October 6, 2026, for genomic analysis services. The contract, identified as A208_P4851940, carries a cumulative value of $2,001.54. The deliverable consists of one unit of Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) analysis performed on Oreochromis DNA samples utilizing the double digest Restriction-site Associated DNA (ddRAD) sequencing method. Delivery is directed to Elizabeth Hayes at a Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University contact number (540) 231-1975.

The single line item contract is valued at $2,001.54 and represents a specialized molecular biology service for genetic characterization of tilapia (Oreochromis) specimens. This type of genomic sequencing work is typically associated with aquaculture research, breeding program evaluation, or population genetics studies. The award demonstrates Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's collaboration with the University of Minnesota to conduct advanced genetic analysis services in support of research objectives within Virginia.