Short-Read Genome Sequencing (Illumina)

The contract calls for high-coverage short-read sequencing using Illumina platforms to support critical genomic analyses including genome assembly validation, variant calling, and transcriptome studies. The work is designated as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to bid, and it falls under the NAICS code 541620 for other scientific and technical consulting services. Performance is required to take place in Beltsville, Maryland, with a zip code of 20705, and proposals must be submitted by July 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting activity is affiliated with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically the Agricultural Field Methods and Applied Physiology Division, and the opportunity was posted on June 24, 2026, through the SAM.gov platform.