ITB # 2024-1100-0342-B Custom Oligonucleotide Synthesis Service

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Gene Conservation Laboratory (ADF&G-GCL) is soliciting bids for a custom DNA Oligonucleotide (oligo) Synthesis Service in Juneau City and Borough. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for single oligos in tubes, paired oligos in tubes, oligos in 96-well plates, pooled paired oligos in 96-well plates, and a normalized oligo pool in tubes or bottles. ADF&G-GCL anticipates needing enough custom oligonucleotides to run approximately 50,000 samples per year for approximately 350 oligos per species. Bids are due by 2:00 PM Alaska Time on 8/21/2024, and the contract term is from the date of award, approximately August 2024, through September 1, 2025, with the option to renew for 5 additional 1-year terms. The ITB outlines specific requirements for the oligo synthesis service, including minimum synthesis scale levels, purification methods, shipping options, and pooling capabilities. Pricing is requested in a two-part bid schedule, and the state will apply various preferences when evaluating bids.

This contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders. The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not specify a budget range or award value, but the state's anticipated needs suggest a significant contract opportunity.