Library Preparation and Metabarcoding of DNA Extracts

The contract requires the performance of library preparation and metabarcoding of PCR-amplified DNA extracts using next-generation sequencing technologies, encompassing full workflow execution from sample quality control through library construction, pooling, and final data delivery. All steps must adhere to strict technical standards to ensure high-quality, reproducible results suitable for downstream environmental DNA analysis, with particular attention to accuracy in molecular processing and data integrity. The work is categorized under NAICS code 541380, indicating it falls within scientific research and development services, and is issued as a subcontract by the Department of Commerce NOAA, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026, and a posting date of July 21, 2026. The place of performance and point of contact details are unspecified, suggesting flexibility in lab location or centralized coordination, while the absence of set-aside classification indicates open competition among eligible contractors.