High-density single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) marker panel

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies, Inc. has been awarded a contract valued at $40,855.00 to develop a high-density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) marker panel under solicitation number 1232SA26P0414. This award was issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541380, indicating it falls under scientific research and development services. The contract is managed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically the AFM APD office located in Beltsville, Maryland, with Kerrie Hodges identified as the primary point of contact. The work is to be performed in Fort Pierce, Florida, with a posted date of July 20, 2026, signaling the award was made in advance of the planned project period. The agency expressed appreciation for the submission and signaled openness to future collaboration.