This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-32SD-RFQ-17-MD31 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is a small business set-aside. The NAICS is 541711 Research and Development in Biotechnology and business size is 1,000 employees. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The USDA, ARS, Cropping Systems Research Laboratory located at 3810 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79415 requires the whole Genome Sequencing of 160 sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) and RNAseq of 100 sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). The Plant Stress and Germplasm Development Unit evaluates crop diversity via bioinformatics of genomic DNA sequence data. We have developed mapping populations for many agronomic traits. We will use whole genome resequencing and RNAseq to characterize the mapping populations with the aim to identify the genes/markers to these traits. This data is essential to the research of four scientists within the Unit and is shared among all employees. Furthermore, the data will be used construct a sorghum breeding database, which will be used agency-wide to accelerate sorghum breeding. Description of Supplies/Services: The purchase 1 is for the whole genome sequencing of 160 sorghum (Sorghum bicolor, genome size is approximately ~750 Mb) samples. We will provide whole genome DNA. Service requested includes construction of the sequencing library and delivery of raw sequencing data. The provider will construct a 500 bp randomly sheared Paired End Library. The desired output is 10 Gb high quality sequencing data per sample. The deliverable would be Raw Sequence Data via Hard Drives within 10 weeks of receiving the samples. The purchase 2 is for RNAseq of 100 sorghum (Sorghum bicolor, genome size is approximately ~750 Mb) samples. We will provide total RNA. Service requested includes construction of the cDNA library for sequencing and delivery of raw sequencing data. The desired output is 6 Gb high quality sequencing data per sample. The deliverable would be Raw Sequence Data via Hard Drives within 10 weeks of receiving the samples. Price to include deliverables (FOB Destination) to the USDA, ARS, Cropping Systems Research Laboratory located at 3810 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79415. The schedule for delivery to the site is 10 weeks after receipt samples to be sequenced. 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