Bioinformatics Analysis & SNP Calling

This subcontract, issued by the Department of Agriculture's USDA Agricultural Research Service, aims to perform bioinformatics analysis and SNP calling on raw sequencing data. The work requires processing each sample to generate at least 15,000 single nucleotide polymorphism markers, aligning the sequencing reads specifically to the B73 RefGen_v5 reference genome, and ensuring a high-quality dataset with a call rate of 95% or greater. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, indicating it is exclusively reserved for small businesses. The contract is associated with NAICS code 541690, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services, and the work will be carried out in Mississippi State, ZIP code 39762. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, with a response deadline of June 5, 2026. This project supports advanced genomic data analysis critical to agricultural research, leveraging precise computational methods to enhance the reliability and coverage of SNP marker identification for subsequent research applications.