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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MARCH 05, 2021 SAM #7036
SOURCES SOUGHT

66 -- Custom Axiom DNA Arrays for Genotyping of Catfish

Notice Date

3/3/2021 12:50:50 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

325414 — Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP STONEVILLE MS 38776 USA
 

ZIP Code

38776
 

Solicitation Number

12405B21Q0036
 

Response Due

3/10/2021 12:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

03/25/2021
 

Point of Contact

Shalunda Mix
 

E-Mail Address

shalunda.mix@usda.gov
(shalunda.mix@usda.gov)
 

Description

Solicitation Number: 12405B21Q0036 Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service, Stoneville, MS is requesting information regarding the capability to provide Axiom DNA arrays for genotyping. . PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The ARS/Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit (WARU) requires fourteen Axiom DNA arrays for genotyping 5,376 catfish of the Delta Select strain for a genomic selection program. These custom arrays were specifically designed from the Delta Select strain that was developed at WARU, and research unit has used them in prior years to produce genotypes from ancestors of the current sampled fish. These custom arrays are required now so that the current data will be consistent with prior experiments. These arrays were custom designed by the vendor based on DNA sequence data obtained from the Delta Select catfish population and provided to the vendor by a WARU scientist. The custom arrays have been used in two experiments in previous years to provide information on DNA sequence variants (�genotypes�) in this population. These are the only arrays available that can detect the specific DNA sequence variants in the Delta Select population, and it is important that the same arrays are used in order to maintain data integrity and continuity between generations of fish in this population. It is also critical to obtain this information in a timely manner because it is critical to select genetically superior fish as broodstock in March and April for the annual spawning season. The custom arrays are available only from Life Technologies Corporation. Specifications: QTY 5376- AXIOM SERVICES NON-HUMAN CUSTOM 384 Redesign of previous catfish array This is not a request for proposals, but instead market research to determine interested vendors prior to issuing a solicitation. Pricing information provided is for estimation purposes only. A determination by the Government on the method of competing this requirement has not been established. The Government will not award a contract based on this Sources Sought Notice or the information received, nor will it reimburse participants for the information they provide. If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information: 1) Business name and point of contact; 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) business size; and 4) a brief statement of Capability (no more than three pages) which demonstrates the ability to meet the specialized work requirements above. Include any past performance information on contracts of similar size and scope. Electronic responses are preferred. Information provided will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses are due no later than 2:00 p.m., Central Time, on Wed.�March 10, 2021, to the attention of Shalunda Mix, Contract Specialist, via e-mail to shalunda.mix@usda.gov. Contracting Office Address: USDA-ARS, SEA 141 Experiment Station Road P. O. Box 225 Stoneville, MS 38776 Primary Point of Contact: Shalunda Mix Contract Specialist shalunda.mix@usda.gov
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/a1ddbf894eea4d6bb1406b27f92c603d/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Stoneville, MS 38776, USA

Zip Code: 38776

Country: USA
 

Record

SN05932610-F 20210305/210303230117 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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