Covariance Biosciences, LLC

Covariance Biosciences, LLC, operating as Agriplex Genomics, is a for-profit limited liability company based in Cleveland, Ohio, that specializes in agricultural genomics and genotyping services for federal research initiatives. The company is registered in SAM.gov and maintains an active federal contractor status, focusing exclusively on providing genetic testing and analysis services to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS). Covariance Biosciences has established itself as a trusted small business partner in the agricultural biotechnology sector, with a demonstrated track record of delivering specialized genomic analysis capabilities that support federal agricultural research and crop development programs.

Since 2021, Covariance Biosciences has received nine firm fixed-price purchase order contracts from USDA-ARS with a cumulative value exceeding $115,000, underscoring its role as a consistent federal contractor in agricultural genomics. The company's service portfolio centers on PLEXSEQ single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping, which includes DNA isolation, custom assay design, and comprehensive genetic analysis of crop samples. Its work has encompassed genotyping services for multiple crop varieties, including soybean, sorghum, and sugarcane, with contract work distributed across various USDA-ARS regional areas including the Midwest Area, Northeast Area, Southeast Area, and Plains Area. Among these nine contracts, four carried Small Business set-aside designations (totaling $42,406.25), while five utilized standard competitive procedures without set-aside designations (totaling $74,593.50). The most recent award, issued July 29, 2025, is a $6,720 purchase order for sugarcane sequencing services designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with completion scheduled for July 28, 2026, demonstrating the company's continued engagement in supporting federal agricultural research priorities.