B--Whole Genome Sequencing

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Fisheries Science Center is seeking a contractor to provide whole genome sequencing services for marine fisheries research. The work will involve extracting DNA, preparing sequencing libraries, running high‑throughput sequencing platforms, and delivering raw and processed genomic data in a format suitable for downstream analysis. The contractor must have proven expertise in next‑generation sequencing, bioinformatics pipelines, and data management, and must be able to meet project timelines and quality standards. • Service scope: DNA extraction, library preparation, sequencing (e.g., Illumina, PacBio), data quality control, delivery of FASTQ/BAM files and basic annotation. • Expected deliverables: Sequencing data for each specimen, summary reports, and compliance with NMFS data‑security policies. • Required expertise: Molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, experience with marine organisms is a plus. • Contract type: Likely a fixed‑price or cost‑reimbursement agreement for a defined number of genomes. • No explicit timeline, budget, or submission deadlines are provided in the excerpt.