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Sea Lice Genotyping

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Solicitation1232SA26Q1506Federal

Submission Closed09/24/2026, 11:00:00 AM EDT

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The USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center, is seeking a contractor for DNA extraction and single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping of sea lice samples. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 541380, awarded as a firm-fixed price contract based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. The scope involves processing approximately 1,344 samples, provided in increments of 96, using the AXIOM LSAL200K 96-ARRAY and the GeneTitan Instrument or an equivalent. The period of performance extends from the date of award through December 31, 2026, with a requirement for 960 units. Key deliverables include genotyping data provided in .cel and PLINK formats via secure electronic portals such as Box, AWS, or SFTP, with a required data return window of 60 days from sample delivery. The contractor must maintain a fully integrated Laboratory Information Management System to ensure sample tracking accuracy and achieve a minimum sample pass rate of 95 percent. All unused tissue and DNA samples must be returned to the government. The award process evaluates the lowest priced offer for technical acceptability and a neutral or acceptable past performance rating.

General Info

USDA seeks small business for sea lice DNA extraction and genotyping through 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Bangor, ME, 04401, USA

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SBA

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1 page · amendment

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 15

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedSep 21

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Response DeadlineSep 24

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Submission Closed

09/24/2026, 11:00:00 AM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Contacts

Nicole Green

Full Description

The USDA Agricultural Research Service requires DNA extraction from sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping. Lice tissue samples will consist of single pre-adult or adult animals that have been preserved in ethanol. Sea lice DNA genotyping will be completed using AXIOM LSAL200K 96-ARRAY genotyping in the 96-well format (Thermo-Fisher SKU number 550522) on the GeneTitan Instrument or equal. Deliverables will include the genotyping data for all the samples and the raw data files in .cel format (CEL files) and PLINK format (either .ped and .map or .bed, .bim, and .fam). Unused tissue samples and DNA samples will be sent back to the government. Contractor shall provide all services, supplies, equipment and facilities necessary to provide the deliverable specified in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this document.