Sole Source-Genotyping Tropical Derived Corn Lines
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The USDA is seeking to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Mol Breeding Biotechnology LLC for the targeted sequencing and genotyping of tropical-derived corn lines as part of the Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project. The scope of work involves a comprehensive technical process including kernel chipping, DNA extraction, probe-in-solution target enrichment, and high-quality sequencing. A critical component of the requirement is the use of proprietary, validated SNP panels consisting of approximately 45,000 primary and 10,000 secondary SNPs to ensure data continuity with existing project datasets. This requirement is designated as a sole-source procurement due to the specialized workflows and germplasm-validated markers unique to Mol Breeding Biotechnology LLC. The contract carries a performance period of 180 days and is managed by the Department of Agriculture under solicitation number 12444726Q0077. While the government may review capability statements from other vendors to determine if competitive procurement is feasible, the final decision rests with the contracting officer.
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Ames, IA, 50011, USASet-Aside
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The USDA intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Mol Breeding Biotechnology LLC for targeted sequencing and genotyping of tropical‑derived corn lines under the Germplasm Enhancement of Maize (GEM) Project. The requirement includes probe‑in‑solution target enrichment, kernel chipping, DNA extraction, advanced library preparation, high‑quality sequencing, and comprehensive bioinformatics analysis using proprietary, validated SNP panels (~45,000 primary SNPs and ~10,000 secondary SNPs). These panels are essential for maintaining continuity with existing GEM datasets and can only be provided through MOLBREEDING BIOTECHNOLOGY LLC’s specialized workflows.
Due to the unique technical tools, germplasm‑validated markers, and integrated sequencing‑to‑analysis processes required, the Government has determined that this requirement can only be met by MOLBREEDING BIOTECHNOLOGY LLC within the 180‑day performance period. Capability statements from other vendors will be reviewed solely to assess whether competitive procurement is feasible. The decision to compete the requirement rests solely with the contracting officer, and no reimbursement will be provided for the submission of capability information.
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