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Bioinformatics and Genomic Data Analysis

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Response Deadline08/05/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract is a small business set-aside opportunity under the NAICS code 541715 for bioinformatics and genomic data analysis services, issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The work involves comprehensive computational analysis of raw sequencing data, including genome assembly, variant calling, annotation, and statistical interpretation to extract meaningful biological insights. Performance is required at Beltsville, Maryland, with a submission deadline of August 5, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026. The contract is structured as a subcontract and is exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, ensuring participation is limited to eligible small business concerns under the Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions. All technical efforts must align with the goal of translating complex genomic datasets into actionable biological interpretations.

General Info

Small business set-aside for bioinformatics and genomic data analysis in Beltsville, Maryland, due August 5, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Beltsville, MD, 20705, USA

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SBA

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PostedJul 28

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Response DeadlineAug 5

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Computational analysis of raw sequencing data including genome assembly, variant calling, annotation, and statistical interpretation to derive biological insights.

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