Bioinformatics

The Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services is seeking bioinformatics support for the Montana Public Health Laboratory’s next‑generation sequencing (NGS) workflow, focusing on SARS‑CoV‑2 and healthcare‑associated infection pathogens. Although the agency intends to award a sole‑source contract to Theiagen Genomics, all vendors capable of delivering the required services may submit a response. The solicitation is non‑competitive, sealed until May 22, 2026, and requires a detailed written response describing the vendor’s approach, capabilities, and relevant contacts. • Provide bioinformatics analysis, interpretation, and reporting for NGS data generated by the state laboratory. • Support sequencing of SARS‑CoV‑2 and other HAI‑related organisms, including pipeline development, quality control, and data management. • Submit a comprehensive written response (uploaded document) that outlines methodology, staffing, experience, and compliance with the Letter of Intent attached to the question section.