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Sample Preparation and Laboratory Support Services

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Response Deadline08/05/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract titled Sample Preparation and Laboratory Support Services involves the extraction, purification, quality control, and library preparation of DNA and RNA samples from a wide range of biological sources including plants, soils, microbial communities, and animal tissues. This work is essential for advanced genomic analyses and will be performed in accordance with stringent laboratory standards to ensure sample integrity and data reliability. The scope requires specialized expertise in handling diverse and complex biological materials, with protocols tailored to optimize yield and purity across different sample types. This subcontract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380, reserved exclusively for small businesses, and is managed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service at the Beltsville location with a zip code of 20705. The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026, and responses are due by August 5, 2026. Although no point of contact is listed, interested parties must submit proposals through the designated federal marketplace platform prior to the deadline to be considered. Performance of the work is expected to occur at the specified location in Beltsville, Maryland.

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Small business contract for DNA/RNA sample prep and lab support at USDA Beltsville, due August 5, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Beltsville, MD, 20705, USA

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SBA

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PostedJul 28

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Response DeadlineAug 5

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08/05/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Extraction, purification, QC, and library preparation of DNA/RNA samples from diverse biological materials including plants, soils, microbes, and animal tissues.

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