B--NEFSC DNA Next Generation Sequencing

The contract encompasses the provision of next-generation DNA sequencing services for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center, with a base performance period from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extension periods through July 31, 2031. Work is performed under a firm fixed-price structure across eight contract line items, with the primary deliverables including annual library preparation and metabarcoding of DNA extracts—300 in the base year and 350 in each option year—and Sanger sequencing of 200 samples annually. Delivery is FOB destination to the NOAA/NMFS facility in Milford, Connecticut, where government personnel will inspect and accept all work, ensuring compliance with the detailed Statement of Work, professional industry standards, and federal, state, and local regulations. Quality control protocols require BioAnalyzer or TapeStation assessments and equimolar pooling of samples, with performance evaluated using government-defined ratings of Exceptional through Unsatisfactory. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 541380, is restricted to small business concerns including HubZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, and 8(a) participants, with a size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts. Proposals must include a unique entity identifier, past performance information, technical approach, and pricing, with all submissions sent via email to the designated contracting officer by the July 28, 2026 deadline. Evaluation will follow a best-value trade-off approach, prioritizing technical approach and capability above price and past performance, without using numerical weights but applying qualitative confidence and favorability ratings. All contractors must be U.S. citizens or authorized residents, complete annual training in sexual assault and harassment prevention per NAO 202-1106, and submit invoices exclusively through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. No security clearances are required, but contractors are fully liable for damage to government property and must notify the government immediately of any schedule deviations. The total estimated value is approximately $99,000 for the base year and four option years, though no unit prices are formally listed in the contract document.