USDA ARS RNA-Seq Library Preparation and Sequencing Services

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for the provision of RNA‑Seq library preparation and next‑generation sequencing services. The contract will be awarded to a vendor capable of handling high‑throughput transcriptome sequencing, delivering raw sequencing data, and providing basic quality‑control reports. The period of performance is 90 days from award, and the work is expected to support multiple ARS research projects. • Service: RNA‑Seq library prep (including sample QC, indexing) and Illumina (or comparable) sequencing. • Deliverables: Sequencing data files (FASTQ), QC metrics, and a brief summary report. • Volume: Not specified; vendor must be able to scale to a moderate‑to‑large number of samples. • Submission deadline: 21 Sep 2026, 5 PM PT (electronic email). • Award: Single‑award contract; period of performance 90 days. • Compliance: Must follow FAR Part 12 commercial item solicitation and applicable Service Contract Act wage determinations.