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DNA Sample Quality Control and Genomic Analysis

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Response Deadline08/12/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the performance of pre-sequencing quality control on 269 human post-mortem choroid plexus tissue samples, with specific focus on DNA quantification, purity assessment, and DNA integrity testing to ensure a minimum DNA integrity number of 7.0. This work is critical to validating sample suitability for downstream genomic analysis and must be executed to rigorous standards to maintain data reliability. The effort is part of a subcontract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, as defined by FAR 19.14, indicating the contracting entity must qualify as a SDVOSB to be eligible. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, and the place of performance is identified as Bedford, Massachusetts, with a ZIP code of 01731. The North American Industry Classification System code for the contract is 541380, which corresponds to scientific research and development services. The awarding agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01, and while no point of contact information is provided, interested parties must adhere to the submission requirements and deadlines as outlined in the solicitation to be considered for award.

General Info

QC on 269 human tissue samples for DNA integrity ≥7.0, SDVOSB set-aside, Bedford MA, VA award.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)View Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Bedford, MA, 01731, USA

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SDVOSBC

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PostedJul 28

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Response DeadlineAug 12

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08/12/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

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Perform pre-sequencing quality control on 269 human post-mortem choroid plexus tissue samples, including DNA quantification, purity assessment, and DNA integrity testing (DIN ≥7.0).

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