Special Notice NWFSC-20-02802 Genomic Sequencing.docx

Special Notice Number: NWFSC 20-02802 Agency: Department of Commerce Office: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Location: National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest Fisheries Science Center

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC), Environmental and Fisheries Sciences (EFS) intends to award a contract, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), to Phase Genomics for Hi-C and Proximo genome sequencing and chromosome level assembly for marine species. The sequencing include library preparation (including quality control), deep sequencing of prepared libraries, Proximo genome assembly, and bioinformatics for detection of structural variation. The services are required for interpretation of ongoing genetics research.

The sole source determination is based on National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) requirement and must conform completely with all requirements specified in the statement of work. The services must provide Hi-C library preparation and scaffolding to provide the fundamental framework necessary to interpret genetic research. The suggested source is the only source capable of providing the required services to meet the needs and mission specific requirements of the Conservation Biology (CB) Division of the Northwest Fisheries Science Center.

The Government intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract. This Special Notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing. Submissions are due no later than August 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Responses may be emailed to Chris.Luecken@noaa.gov or faxed to Chris Luecken at (206) 860-3217. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. It is the Government's belief that only Ocean Instruments NZ can provide the requirement stated above.