DNA Library Preparation Services

The contract seeks a small business to provide DNA library preparation services for environmental DNA samples using a two-step PCR method, encompassing DNA extraction, quantification, and library construction with strict contamination controls and comprehensive sample tracking to ensure data integrity. All work must adhere to validated protocols designed for high sensitivity and specificity in low-concentration eDNA environments, with quality assurance measures embedded throughout each step to minimize cross-contamination and preserve sample identity. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541690, awarded through the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition and Grants, with a response deadline of July 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The contractor is expected to operate under stringent compliance standards for biological sample handling and data management, ensuring traceability and reproducibility across all phases of the workflow. The place of performance and point of contact details are unspecified, indicating work may be conducted at the vendor’s facility, with deliverables submitted electronically or via approved secure channels.