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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 SAM #7967
SPECIAL NOTICE

B -- High-density Single Nucleotide Polymorphism genotyping services for feral swine.

Notice Date

9/18/2023 8:42:58 AM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

541380 — Testing Laboratories
 

Contracting Office

WS NWRC FORT COLLINS CO FORT COLLINS CO 80521 USA
 

ZIP Code

80521
 

Solicitation Number

1109291
 

Response Due

9/19/2023 9:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

10/04/2023
 

Point of Contact

Todd Bierl, Phone: 6123363465
 

E-Mail Address

todd.k.bierl@usda.gov
(todd.k.bierl@usda.gov)
 

Description

We are requesting High-density Single Nucleotide Polymorphism genotyping services for feral swine. GeneSeek, a Neogen Company, is the leader in the field of agricultural and animal sciences genomics. Their large market share allows them to provide full-service genotyping (acceptance of genetic samples, DNA extraction, genotype quantification, and delivery of data) at a substantial (53%) discount over the price their competitors (Illumina) offer for only materials (SNP BeadChips). Further, GeneSeek has become the industry standard for genotyping. Accordingly, they have been contracted by collaborative agencies within USDA (Agricultural Research Services) to meet ARS genotyping needs. For these reasons, GeneSeek was awarded genotyping contracts in Fiscal Years 2016 � 2022 in which NWRC scientists collectively genotyped over 21,500 feral swine using GeneSeek�s proprietary genotyping bead array. In order to continue building a seamless, long-term dataset and maximize the scientific return on financial investment, it is necessary to continue contracting with GeneSeek for our genotyping needs. More directly, if we were to use a different tool for data generation (either an alternative SNP array or whole genome sequencing), the data would not be directly comparable to the database of 21,500 we have developed over the past 7 years, which would greatly reduce the utility of new data (if generated with a different analysis approach) in meeting the mission of USDA. Further, through 7 years of contracting, GeneSeek has continued to provide an effective product (in highresolution genetic analysis) and excellent customer service, and, in doing so, have become a trusted partner in fulfilling our mission within Wildlife Service and USDA
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/d611ed1cc40546469453eefe1711b559/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA

Zip Code: 80521

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06834973-F 20230920/230918230121 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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