DNA Sequencer

Added: Sep 09, 2015 1:48 pm The USDA, ARS, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, California has a requirement for a DNA sequencer capable of generating extremely long DNA reads averaging 10,000 bases. This instrument must also provide base modification kinetics simultaneously to sequencing information for the purposes of studying DNA methylation; detect modified (methylated) DNA bases at the same time as DNA sequencing. The sequencer must be able to run one module alone or multiple modules simultaneously depending on the size of the sequencing project and have the computing capacity to assemble a complete microbial genome sequence without gaps and analyze structural variations. The DNA sequencer must include an uninterruptable power source (UPS), installation/commissioning, site training, user manuals, and warranties. Identify shipping/freight costs, and any other required fees.

This solicitation incorporates the following commercial FAR clauses by reference 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. The following applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.232-36 (FAR clauses may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov). Interested vendors are encouraged to submit proposals including descriptive literature (refer to FAR 52.214.21), warranties, user manuals, shipping/delivery costs and any other fees to Clarice Dixson, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710 or by e-mail to Clarice.Dixson@ars.usda.gov no later than 2:00PM PDST September 16, 2015.