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Research services to develop and expand the FDA ARGOS

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The Food and Drug Administration is forecasting a follow-on contract to continue early engagement efforts initiated in FY2025, focusing on research services to develop and expand the FDA ARGOS repository, a high-quality regulatory-grade database of next-generation sequencing data. This effort supports the development of diagnostics and medical countermeasures by enabling access to curated, scientifically validated genomic information. The work will involve advanced bioinformatic and biological research to ensure data integrity, standardization, and regulatory compliance for use in public health and medical product development. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541714, reflecting its alignment with research and development in the life sciences sector. The point of contact for program inquiries is the Oc Acquisition Liaison at ocacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, while the contracting officer role remains to be determined. The place of performance and specific location details are not specified, indicating potential flexibility in where the work is conducted, though it will be managed by the FDA. This forecast signals the agency’s intent to procure ongoing services critical to enhancing its genomic data infrastructure for regulatory decision-making.

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Provide research services to enhance FDA ARGOS next-generation sequencing data repository for diagnostics.

Agency

Food and Drug Administration → Food And Drug Administration

NAICS

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

US

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PostedMay 25

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AgencyFood and Drug Administration → Food And Drug Administration

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Food and Drug Administration → Food And Drug Administration

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Oc Acquisition Liaison

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Requirement is a follow-on for early engagement conducted in FY2025, entailing research services for bioinformatic and biological research to develop a repository/database of high quality regulatory grade next generation sequences to support development of diagnostics and medical countermeasures.

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