Eastern Oyster SNP Genotyping – USDA-ARS-NEA Kingston RI

The USDA‑ARS is seeking a small‑business vendor to perform high‑throughput single‑nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping on DNA extracted from eastern oyster tissue samples. The contract will cover the analysis of an estimated 4,608 oyster samples, shipped in batches of 384 over a one‑year performance period (09/30/2026 – 09/29/2027). The work is a total small‑business set‑aside and will be performed under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures. The contractor must provide per‑sample cost proposals, meet delivery timelines, and comply with USDA invoicing requirements via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. • Scope: SNP genotyping of eastern oyster DNA (scientific data generation). • Quantity: Approx. 4,608 samples, batched weekly/monthly. • Period of performance: 12 months starting 30 Sept 2026. • Delivery: Samples shipped by USDA; contractor returns genotyping data. • Small‑business set‑aside (total). • NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories). • Required: price per sample, compliance with FAR 12, IPP invoicing.