Sea Lice DNA Extraction and SNP Genotyping

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking a small-business contractor to extract DNA from 1,344 preserved sea lice samples and perform AXIOM LSAL200K SNP genotyping, with secure delivery of genotyping and raw data files.

United States of America > AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > FOREST SERVICE > USDA FOREST SERVICE (PROCUREMENT & PROPERTY SERVICES)


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Solicitation1232SA26Q1506
Sep 24, 2026 03:00 PM
Sep 15, 2026 10:25 PM
3 months
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sea lice genotyping

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nicole.green2@usda.gov
+18008321355
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, USA
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Description

The USDA Agricultural Research Service requires DNA extraction from 1,344 pre-adult or adult Lepeophtheirus salmonis sea lice preserved in ethanol, with samples submitted in increments of 96. The contractor must perform SNP genotyping using the AXIOM LSAL200K 96-ARRAY in 96-well format on a GeneTitan instrument or equal, supplying the genotyping array or chip. The contractor must provide all necessary services, supplies, equipment, and facilities, maintain an integrated laboratory information management system for sample tracking, and implement quality-control procedures. Required performance benchmarks include SNP call rates of at least 97% for passing samples, a minimum sample pass rate of 95%, and return of raw/original genotyping data within 60 days of tissue delivery. Deliverables include genotyping data for all samples and raw files in CEL and PLINK formats, transmitted through a secure Box, AWS, or SFTP portal. Unused tissue and DNA samples must be returned to the government. The anticipated award is a firm-fixed-price contract for 960 plates, with performance from award through December 31, 2026.

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NAICS541380Testing Laboratories and Services
PSCB529Scientific Data Studies
Smart Codes
dna extraction servicessnp genotyping servicesgenotyping data analysis
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2026 10:25 PM-Published Date
Sep 18, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Sep 24, 2026 03:00 PM-Offers Due Date
Oct 9, 2026-Inactive Date
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Schedule of Items.pdfSep 15, 2026 12:00 PM
Sol RFQ 123SA23Q1506 ARS Sea Lice Genotyping.pdfSep 15, 2026 12:00 PM
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