DNA Sequencing Services for the NIEHS

This synopsis/solicitation notice follows a Sources Sought notice that was released on May 3, 2019 under notice number SS-DNA-SEQ-2019.
The NAICS code for the project is 541714 - Research & Development in Biotechnology (except Nanotechnology)
The NIEHS seeks to establish a reliable, rapid and cost-effective Sanger Method capillary­based DNA sequencing services contract which supports investigators within the intramural research program at NIEHS. This sequencing information will provide vital information to ongoing investigations regarding environmental disease mechanisms and the genetic component involved in causes, outcomes, and progression of environmental diseases.
The DNA Sequencing Services Contract will provide high quality DNA sequenceing of individual samples and accompanying bioinformatics support. The majority of the biological samples will be yeast colonies, plasmid DNA and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) generated products. DNA samples will come from a variety of species that include, but are not limited to, human, rodent and recombinant DNA isolated from various tissue sources and cell lines. No identifiers will be included with the human samples provided. In addition, the contractor shall provide sample storage and preservation which are critical for subsequent nucleic acid analysis. Samples shall be held for a minimum of three months or until requested for return to the NIEHS COR or NIEHS Investigator. Samples not requested for return may be disposed of by the contractor but only after obtaining written approval from the COR and NIEHS Investigator. All available specimen information will be provided to the contractor prior to analysis. The contractor will make no attempt to identify the donor or patient from which the samples were obtained.
The Government contemplates awarding a single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ), with a planned total ordering period of five (5) years, to perform the work described herein.
The successful offeror shall supply all necessary labor, materials, equipment, facilities and supplies under the terms of this contract and related Statement of Work.
Complete solicitation documents are attached to this notice. All interested and qualified small business offerors are invited to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation.
Please submit all questions regarding this notice via email by 4pm EST on July 26, 2019.
Fax responses will not be accepted.
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