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FY26 50-60Gb of 3kb metagenomic sequencing from rumen samples

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The Agricultural Research Service within the Department of Agriculture is forecasting a requirement for 50-60Gb of 3kb metagenomic sequencing derived from rumen samples. The project is slated for performance in Madison and is categorized under NAICS code 541380. Due to significant computing demands, the sequencing must be executed using a Nanopore Promethion flow cell, with the current technical constraints limiting operations to one flow cell at a time. Nicole McKenzie serves as the primary point of contact and small business specialist for this procurement.

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USDA requires 50-60Gb rumen metagenomic sequencing using Nanopore Promethion flow cells in Madison.

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Department of Agriculture → Agricultural Research ServiceView Agency

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541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

MADISON, WI, USA

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AgencyDepartment of Agriculture → Agricultural Research Service

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Requires up to 50-60Gb of 3kb metagenomic sequencing from rumen samples which would be most efficiently run on a Nanopore Promethion flow cell. Our current set up allows for only 1 PrometION flow cell to be run at a time due to the computing demands.

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