The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a non-competitive contract to Genewiz, LLC, located in South Plainfield, NJ. The purpose is for RNASeq analysis of total RNA samples derived from avian blood to identify differentially expressed genes in birds exposed to environmental contaminants. The service is to include library preparation from total RNA (supplied by USGS), sequencing, and delivery of data. This requirement is in support of the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center (formerly Patuxent Wildlife Research Center).
Genewiz, LLC must perform these analyses to ensure data continuity, and consistent methodology, quality control, and analytical instrumentation. The period of performance of the IDIQ contract will be three years. The NAICS code is 541380. The size standard is $15M.
In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency; however, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
All responses must be emailed to [email protected].

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