SOW for RNA sequencing from Novogene lcd_Redacted.pdf

07/19/2023 Statement of Works

Genome Sequencing of Grapevine

I BACKGROUND

The USDA, ARS, Grape Genetics Research Unit in Geneva, New York requires the technology platforms/services of Novogene, for RNA Sequencing of Grapevine. The Sequencing data is used to evaluate levels of gene expression in plant tissue responding to treatments, or to evaluate gene expression in model plant species used for transgenic gene functional validation.

II. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.

1. 96 samples of Illumina RNASeq sequencing, including at minimum:

a. Quality check of received RNA,

b. Strand-specific (directional) mRNA library preparation with polyA enrichment,

c. 2x150bp NovaSeq 6000 sequencing (at least 6 Gbp data per sample),

d. Data quality control, re-processing as needed,

e. Raw sequence data transfer by secure means,

f. Rapid turn-around time 21 days or fewer from Quality check of received RNA.

g. All work completed in the U.S.A.

III. Section 508 Accessibility Compliance

It is mandatory that products developed, procured, maintained, or use Electronic and Information

Technology (EIT) be accessible to employees with disabilities. Examples of EIT equipment are peripherals, copiers, fax machines, computers.

All Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) procured through this Contract must meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194, unless an agency exception to this requirement exists.

(36 CFR 1194 implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and are viewable at: http://www.section508.gov/, then go to 508 Law.

IV. Delivery and System Installation:

a. System Footprint. Not Applicable.

b. Government Furnished Property. RNA

c. Utilities. Not Applicable.

d. Delivery. The Contractor shall deliver the Sequencing data to the USDA-ARS, Grape Genetic

Research Unit, 15 Castle Creek Drive, Geneva, NY, 14456, within 21 days or fewer from Quality check of received RNA.

e. Installation and Start-up. Not applicable.

V. Training and Documentation – Not Applicable

VI. Warranty. The Contractor shall provide standard warranty coverage.

VII. Evaluation Criteria

The Government intends to make an award based on the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price (inclusive of all line items), price and other factors considered. The following evaluation criteria shall be used: Technical Capability (evidence of successful strand-specific library preparation and sequencing of grapevine RNA), Past Performance and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance shall be scored on a

“Pass/Fail” basis.

1) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY OF THE FIRM. Each offeror is required to furnish descriptive literature and warranty information for each component. Documentation is to be furnished to show how the offered item is in compliance with the statement of work or how it exceeds the statement of work. Documentation is required for extended warranties in accordance with Section A.

2) PAST PERFORMANCE. Past performance history may be based on the Contracting Officer’s knowledge of any previous history of this type of work, customer surveys or any other verifiable information available to the Contracting Officer.

An offeror offeror’s lack of performance history may be met if their predecessor companies, relevant affiliates, key personnel, or major subcontractors have relevant past performance information.

In order to be considered for a contract award, Contractors shall provide a list of three (3) contracts (including

Federal, State, and local government and private) that were awarded and/or successfully completed within the past that the three (3) years and are similar nature and complexity to the statement of work.

For each contract the following information must be submitted with your offer: 1. Lance Cadle-Davidson, USDA-ARS, Grape Genetic Research Unit, 15 Castle Creek Drive, Geneva, NY, 14456 and 315-787-2442, the Government’s Project Officer and Contracting Officer. 2. Contract number, type, and dollar value. 3.

Item (description) purchased. 4. Date of contract. 5. Type of service contract and period of performance 6.

Information related predecessor companies, relevant affiliates, key personnel, or major subcontractors who have relevant past performance. 7. A List any contract(s) terminated for convenience or default (partial or complete) within the past three (3) years. Include the contract number, name, address, and telephone number of the terminating officer.

3) PRICE.