Bioinformatics and Data Quality Assurance Support

The contract focuses on providing specialized bioinformatics support to ensure the quality control of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. Key tasks include verifying Q30 scores, conducting comprehensive data integrity checks, and generating detailed reports to maintain high standards of data accuracy and reliability. In addition, the contractor will coordinate closely with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to ensure that the new data aligns consistently with historical datasets, facilitating meaningful comparisons and continuity. This subcontract, issued by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition and Grants, is categorized under NAICS code 541690. It was posted on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 25, 2026. While specific location details and points of contact are not provided, the contractor is expected to deliver services that uphold the department’s standards for bioinformatics quality assurance, supporting the integrity and usability of critical genomic data.