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Bid Title

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

Issuing Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Delaware

Published Date

Sep 4, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 9, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

1174046

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

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Notice ID

1174046

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Department/Ind. Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

FOREST SERVICE

Office

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 6

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Sep 04, 2026 07:28 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Sep 09, 2026 08:00 am EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 24, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• 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)
• Place of Performance:
  Newark , DE 19713
  USA

Description

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 capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

All capability statements, technical profiles, or inquiries must be submitted electronically via email to the primary Contracting Point of Contact no later than the response deadline indicated on this notice.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 1720 Peachtree ST NW STE 876S
• Atlanta , GA 303092449
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Jordan Wheelock
• Michael.Wheelock@usda.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

• Nicole Scott
• nicole.scott@usda.gov
• Phone Number 7036054655

History

• Sep 04, 2026 07:28 am EDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC BSpecial Studies and Analyses - Not R&D

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

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