NEFSC DNA Next Generation Sequencing

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks DNA next-generation sequencing services for the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Milford, Connecticut, with proposals due July 31, 2026. The procurement is designated Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) under NAICS 541380 with a $19 million size standard. Amendment 1, dated July 27, 2026, modified the period of performance to August 10, 2026 through August 9, 2031; contractors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment prior to the original due date or face rejection.

Place of performance is NEFSC Milford Laboratory, 212 Rogers Ave, Milford, Connecticut. The base year (August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027) comprises two firm fixed-price contract line items: Task 1 requires processing 300 genomic DNA samples through library preparation and MiSeq 2x150 sequencing using Illumina Nextera adapters, with results delivered in FASTQ format within six weeks of sample arrival; Task 2 requires processing 200 DNA samples through Sanger sequencing, providing chromatogram (.ab1 files) and flat text sequence files (.fa files) within the same timeframe. Option Years 1–4 (August 1, 2027 through July 31, 2031) replicate Task 1 with 350 samples annually and Task 2 with 200 samples annually. The total estimated value is $99,000 for the base year plus all four option years.

The contractor must possess current Illumina sequencing platform expertise and perform all quality control functions. All contractor employees and subcontractors must be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the United States. Deliverables must be submitted electronically no later than August 31 of each performance period. Evaluation prioritizes Technical Approach and Capability, followed by Price (total evaluated price including all options), and Past Performance. Quotes firm for 60 calendar days from July 31, 2026, must be submitted to kristen.picariello@noaa.gov. Christopher Powers (christopher.powers@noaa.gov) is the Technical Point of Contact.