Notice of Intent to Sole Source Grape Genome Tender - 148556498

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Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Grape Genome Sequencing Services Req 1174046

Deadline: 09 Sep 2026

Posting Date: 05 Sep 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 148556498

Document Ref. No.: 1174046

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Requisition Number: 1174046
Proposed Contractor: University of Delaware (Delaware Biotechnology Institute)
UEI: T72NHKM259N3
1. Description of Requirement:
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA) Grape Genetics Research Unit, has a requirement for specialized commercial genome sequencing services for unique accessions of wine and table grapes housed within the federal grape repository. These services encompass high molecular weight (HMW) DNA extraction with quality control (QC), PacBio HiFi DNA library preparation with QC and size selection, and PacBio SMRT sequencing utilizing a Sequel II platform (~20 Gb HiFi data delivery). The requirement covers a 12-month base period and two (2) subsequent 12-month option periods, with an total estimated value of $120, 219.00 (and an evaluated total ceiling of $140, 255.50 inclusive of FAR 52.217-8).
2. Sole Source Rationale:
The Government intends to solicit and award a standalone, Firm-Fixed-Price contract on a sole-source basis to the University of Delaware under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 12.102(a). Grapevine samples possess high levels of secondary metabolites, making them highly recalcitrant and exceptionally difficult to extract clean, intact large molecular weight DNA from without severe degradation. The Delaware Biotechnology Institute has uniquely optimized and established specialized workflows designed specifically for these challenging grapevine species. Furthermore, the USDA possesses extensive legacy data generated exclusively by this laboratory using these identical protocols. Utilizing an alternative commercial platform or laboratory would introduce critical experimental variables, invalidate comparative data integrity, and compromise ongoing federal research initiatives.
3. Response Instructions:
This is a notice of intent and not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may submit a ...
Notice ID: 1174046

Department/Ind. Agency: agriculture, department of

Sub-tier: forest service

Office: usda-fs, csa east 6

Product Service Code: b599 - special studies/analysis- other

NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Inactive Dates: sep 24, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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