B--DNA and RNA Sequencing in Fish and Crab Species

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Alaska Fisheries Science Center is seeking qualified vendors to provide DNA and RNA sequencing services for a range of commercially important groundfish and crab species. The work will involve extracting genetic material, performing high‑throughput sequencing, and delivering processed genomic data to support fisheries science and management. Vendors must demonstrate capability in molecular biology, next‑generation sequencing platforms, and bioinformatic analysis. Deliverables include raw sequence reads, assembled genomes or transcriptomes, and a final report summarizing methods and findings. • Scope: DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, sequencing, data analysis, and reporting. • Target species: Multiple groundfish and crab species of commercial importance in Alaska. • Required expertise: Molecular genetics, next‑generation sequencing (NGS), bioinformatics pipelines. • Deliverables: Raw data files, assembled sequences, analytical report. • Potential for future contracts based on data utility for fisheries management.