Description
The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a qualified contractor to provide next‑generation amplicon sequencing services (both Illumina MiSeq and Illumina AVITI platforms) for the Upper Midwest Water Science Center in Lansing, Michigan. The work is structured as a five‑year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a total ceiling of $250,000. The solicitation is set‑aside for economically disadvantaged women‑owned small businesses (EDWOSB) but other small‑business categories are also listed. The contractor must handle sample receipt, library preparation, sequencing, quality‑control reporting, data delivery within 60 business days, and maintain data archives. The contract will be administered by the USGS Denver Acquisition Branch.