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Genotyping of bovine tissue and buffy coat samples

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12805B21Q0651Federal

Submission Closed09/16/2021, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The USDA-ARS in Beltsville, Maryland, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of providing DNA extraction and genomic typing for 120 bovine samples, including cow blood buffy coat and ear punch samples. The technical requirement specifies the use of the ILMN Bovine HD 770K chip to support the genomic analysis of Dairy Efficiency, with 58 of the samples requiring DNA extraction. While the agency currently intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Neogen, Inc., it is seeking information on other vendors who can meet these exact technical specifications to determine if the requirement should be competed. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for quotes, bids, or proposals. Interested parties are asked to provide company identification, business size, and information regarding the commercial availability and pricing of these services. Additionally, the government is seeking feedback on any conditions that may unnecessarily restrict competition. Potential offerors are advised to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for any future formal solicitations resulting from this inquiry.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pa Aao Acq/per Prop

Contract Value

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Beltsville, MD, 20705, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

NEOGEN CORP

Award Issued Date

09/21/2021, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 14

Sources Sought

AwardedSep 21

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/16/2021, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pa Aao Acq/per Prop

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pa Aao Acq/per Prop

Office AddressFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

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Connie Faulkner

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Full Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The USDA-ARS in Beltsville, MD currently intends to award a contract for Genomic typing using the ILMN Bovine HE 770K chip and DNA extraction from cow blood buffy coat samples and ear punch samples contract but is seeking vendors that may be able to provide the similar suits with the same technical specifications. Genotyping of bovine tissue and buffy coat samples including DNA extraction followed by genotyping using the on the ILMN Bovine HD 770K chip. We have 120 samples 58 of which will require DNA extraction from USDA Heifers that need to be genotyped for genomic analysis of Dairy Efficiency. The proposed sole source firm fixed price contract to Neogen, Inc., firm fixed price. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the USDA to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if a competitive solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. In response to this sources sought, please provide: Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition and identify alternatives or solution solutions. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. Information to help determine if the requirement (item or service) is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.