Bioinformatic Analysis of Metabarcoding Data

The contract seeks a small business to perform bioinformatic processing of metabarcoding data, focusing on the generation of exact sequence variants ESVs and taxonomic assignment using a proprietary reference library developed by the USGS. The work requires strict adherence to quality assurance and quality control protocols, with comprehensive reporting to ensure data integrity and analytical accuracy throughout the processing pipeline. All outputs must align with established standards for ecological and environmental monitoring applications. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated under NAICS code 541620 for scientific research and development services. The solicitation was posted on June 26 2026 with a response deadline of July 2 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting agency is the Office of Acquisition and Grants National within the Department of the Interior, though specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided. Contractors must be certified as small businesses to be eligible for award.