GrainGenes Research Database Curator

Added: Jul 25, 2017 7:37 pm The USDA, ARS, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, California has a requirement for a database gene curator to support an on-going GrainGenes Database Research Project. The curator must be a subject matter expert in genetic data including molecular markers, DNA sequences, chromosome maps and germplasm for the small grains - wheat, barley, oats, and rye; and efficiently adapt data for the GrainGenes database structure. The Government intends to negotiate with the only known responsible source, Western Feedstock Technologies, who has prior curator experience with the GrainGenes small grains genetic research project and experience incorporating genetic data into crop databases.

Justification for this award is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A solicitation is not available for this notice. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.

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) 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 3:00PM PDST July 28, 2017.