Long-Read Genome Sequencing (PacBio & Oxford Nanopore)

The contract requires high-quality long-read genome sequencing of animal and plant samples using PacBio and Oxford Nanopore technologies to produce complete genome assemblies with high N50 values, ensuring contiguous and accurate genomic representation. The work must be performed at the designated place of performance in Beltsville, Maryland, 20705, and is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to respond. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541620, indicating the work falls under scientific research and development services. The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on July 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting agency is the United States Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service, and the opportunity is exclusively available to qualified small businesses under federal set-aside regulations.