Project Information

Bid Title

Sole Source-Genotyping Tropical Derived Corn Lines

Issuing Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Iowa

Published Date

Sep 3, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 13, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

12444726Q0077

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Notice ID

12444726Q0077

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Department/Ind. Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

FOREST SERVICE

Office

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 8

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Sep 03, 2026 10:33 am EDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Sep 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: B599 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER
• NAICS Code:
  • 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
• Place of Performance:
  Ames , IA 50011
  USA

Description

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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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

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

Primary Point of Contact

• Laniece Nixon
• laniece.nixon@usda.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

• Shannon Wrobel
• shannon.wrobel@usda.gov

History

• Sep 03, 2026 10:33 am EDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC BSpecial Studies and Analyses - Not R&D

• NAICS 541380Testing Laboratories

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