Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Development and Validation of Epigenetic Aging Models for Northwest Atlantic Fish Species - REDACTED
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- REQUIREMENTS-26-2587NOI2SSREDACTED
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 1305M326C0018 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- B534 Special Studies/Analysis- Wildlife
- Place of performance
- Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intends to award a sole-source contract to Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated for development and validation of epigenetic aging models for Northwest Atlantic fish species, with a contract award dated September 2, 2026.
The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR simplified procedures. GMGI is the sole identified source due to its 10-year collaboration with NOAA Fisheries' Northeast Fisheries Science Center on epigenetic aging research, exclusive access to the proprietary Haddock Aging Model, specialized bioinformatician staff, NovaSeq sequencing equipment, and proximity to the service location in Woods Hole, Massachusetts—critical for in-person sample delivery to prevent contamination. A sources sought notice posted May 20, 2026, and closed June 5, 2026, yielded two responses: Begini Howard Private Equity (deemed incapable due to vague capabilities) and Aetas Epigenetic Ageing, LLC (experienced with southeastern species but lacking expertise with required northeastern species; located in Corpus Christi, Texas with prohibitive shipping constraints and an estimated two-year learning curve). The contractor will analyze tissue samples, identify age-correlated methylation sites, and deliver predictive algorithms integrated into NOAA Fisheries' routine stock assessment workflows. The contract period runs September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029, consisting of a 12-month base year and two optional 12-month extension periods. Services are restricted to the northeastern Atlantic region due to regional genetic variations. The government plans recompetition in three years if additional qualified sources emerge.
Notice text
A redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition Using Simplefied Procedures for the Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold is attached for records.
REF: REQUIREMENTS-26-2587NOI2SS
Awarded contract 1305M326C0018 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-02.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1305M326C0018 JOFOC FE__Redacted.pdf |
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