OME Library Preparation + Sequencing

The contract solicitation for FY26 NOAA PMEL OME Library Preparation + Sequencing, under solicitation number 1333MJ26Q0018, is a federal opportunity issued by the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Field Delegates within the U.S. Department of Commerce. The work involves preparing and sequencing environmental DNA libraries using OME methodology, supporting marine and environmental research conducted by NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory. The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under SBA guidelines, with a NAICS code of 541380 for scientific research and development services. Interested parties must submit proposals by July 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET, and the contract will be managed from the agency’s office in Kansas City, Missouri, with a federal contracting officer, Michelle Brebnor, designated as the primary point of contact for all inquiries. Performance location details are not specified, indicating potential flexibility or site-specific deployment based on project needs.