OMICS DNA Sequencing

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory is seeking OMICS DNA sequencing services through a sole-source procurement. The contract involves deep-sequencing of prepared genomic and transcriptomic libraries to provide insights into coral microbiome and pathobiome, potentially advancing coral disease diagnostic methodologies. NOAA has identified Novogene as the sole source contractor based on their unique capabilities including rapid MiSeq and NovaSeq X sequencing technology, proximity to AOML in Miami which reduces sample transportation risks, and prior experience processing coral genomic samples. The government intends to award this as a firm fixed-price contract. Interested parties may submit written notifications of capability to the Contracting Officer by September 15, 2025, though the government retains discretion on whether to proceed competitively.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designation and identifies Novogene as the intended sole-source contractor. The estimated contract value is $35,000 with a performance period spanning one year from September 30, 2025 to September 29, 2026. The metatranscriptomic and metagenomic sequencing services will focus on coral samples to advance understanding of coral health and disease diagnostics. The contract falls under the Special Studies/Analysis-Environmental Assessments category with PSC code B510. The government has structured this as a sole-source opportunity based on Novogene's specialized capabilities and geographic proximity to the laboratory, though written capability notifications are being accepted through the September 15 deadline.