Long-read genome sequencing for the identification of genetic markers for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza resistance enabling crossbred genomic evaluation and feed efficiency in dairy and beef cattle
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- Agency
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Department of Agriculture
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $500,000 to $999,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Forecast number
- 47017
- Points of contact
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About this forecast
The Department of Agriculture is procuring long-read genome sequencing services to identify genetic markers for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza resistance and to support crossbred genomic evaluations and feed efficiency research in dairy and beef cattle. The contractor will perform ultra-long DNA sequencing using Oxford Nanopore and Pacific Biosciences technologies on 82 cattle samples across various tissues to generate genome assemblies supporting four separate research projects. The solicitation is estimated to be released on May 18, 2026, with an anticipated award date of June 30, 2026.
The estimated contract award value ranges from $500,000 to $999,000, with the procurement classified under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services). This is a full and open competition purchase order that will be conducted through standard federal contracting procedures. Nicole McKenzie, Contracting Officer at the United States Department of Agriculture, serves as the primary point of contact for this opportunity and can be reached at nicole.mckenzie@usda.gov.
Forecast text
Ultra-long DNA reads are required to assemble the most complex regions of livestock genomes. Assembly will assist in the identification of genetic markers for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza resistance enable the construction of a dairy pangenome for crossbred genomic evaluations and increase our understanding of feed efficiency in dairy and beef cattle. Long-read DNA sequencing using Oxford Nanopore and Pacific Biosciences will be performed on 82 cattle and an assortment of tissues. This sequence will be used to generate genome assemblies of all 82 animals supporting 4 separate projects.
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