PCR Amplify DNA Extracts Sequencing Services

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), on behalf of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) Woods Hole, Massachusetts, requires PCR Amplify DNA extracts with MiSeq Services in support of NEFSC Woods Hole, MA facilities as specified in the solicitation and statement of work. 

The purpose of this announcement constitutes a pre-solicitation announcement of a proposed contract action pursuant to FAR 5.204.  This is not a solicitation.  No response is requested at this time.  A formal solicitation will follow this announcement with full details, including a response deadline, complete pricing schedule, statement of work, site visit and instructions to offerors.  The formal solicitation is expected to occur on or around 9 August 2023, hard copies of the RFQ will not be issued. 

INTERESTED PARTIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THIS WEBSITE FOR CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE AND THE FORMAL SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. 

The solicitation will be on an unrestricted basis.  The NAICS code is 541990 with a size standard of $19.5M. 

Description of Work:  The work consists of process 300 genomic DNA samples by conducting PCR reactions, library preparation, and MiSeq sequencing (150X2) of squid gut contents, as specified in the solicitation and statement of work. 

Period of Performance:   15 September 2023 through 14 September 2024.

Solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04, effective June 02, 2023.  Department of Labor Wage Determination will be applicable and included in resulting contract.

This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Part 13, Simplified Procedures, and FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.  The Government anticipates awarding a single firm fixed price contract to the contractor whose offer represents the Best Value based on price and non-price evaluation factors (Price & Past Performance).  The solicitation number is 1333MF­23­Q­NFFM-0053; Hard copies of the RFQ will not be issued.

It is incumbent upon the contractors to monitor the SAM.gov site for the solicitation release and all subsequent amendments. The anticipated award date will be on or around 30 August 2023.  This acquisition will be awarded as a firm fixed price order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 12 (Commercial Acquisition) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition)). All responsible small business sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.

Firms offering a response to this notice shall ensure that they are registered in the System for Award

Management (SAM), www.sam.gov, prior to submission of proposals. All vendors doing business with the Government are required to be registered and active within SAM. Award will not be issued to vendors not actively registered within SAM.  For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site:  https://www. https://sam.gov/content/home