Proprietary Online Bioinformatics Database

The National Institutes of Health, Office of Acquisitions, is issuing a small business sources sought notice on behalf of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases for rodent genotyping laboratory services, with capability statements due by June 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. The notice explicitly welcomes 8(a) businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

The contractor shall provide comprehensive genotyping laboratory services including DNA extraction, PCR assays, and multi-gene analysis for approximately 1,480 rodent tissue samples monthly on an as-needed basis. Services encompass sample collection supply provision, three-times-weekly pickup and overnight return shipping, six-month sample storage with preservation for subsequent analysis, and completion of all DNA extractions and analyses within 72 hours of receipt. The contractor must establish a password-protected, Section 508-compliant online bioinformatics database interfacing with the government's LabTracks system via XML format, enabling secure data download for up to three months and automated import/export capabilities without manual entry. Required personnel include a Genotyping Laboratory Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, and Local Technical Representative. Quality assurance testing on 1% of weekly samples, re-testing of failed analyses at contractor expense, telephone support Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Maryland time, and all intellectual property rights retention by the government are mandatory. Billing is monthly based on completed request orders. Interested vendors must submit capability statements not exceeding seven pages via email to Lynda Cole at Lynda.cole@nih.gov.