High-Throughput Maize DNA Extraction

The contract calls for the high-throughput extraction of high-quality genomic DNA from 384 freeze-dried maize leaf samples using standardized, PCR-free protocols that are fully compatible with next-generation sequencing platforms. The work must adhere to rigorous quality controls to ensure DNA purity, yield, and integrity suitable for downstream genomic analyses without amplification bias. All procedures must be scalable and reproducible to meet the demands of large-scale plant genomics research, with documented methods and quality assurance metrics required throughout the process. This is a subcontract awarded under a Total Small Business Set-Aside classification by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, specifically through its Mississippi State facility located at 39762. It falls under NAICS code 541611 for scientific research and development services and was posted on May 7, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of June 5, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting activity is restricted to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration, and performance is expected to occur at the specified location in Mississippi State.