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Chromosome Karyotype Analysis

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General Information

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Aug 03, 2023 10:57 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Aug 09, 2023 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 24, 2023
  • Initiative:
    • None

Classification

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: B599 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
  • Place of Performance:
    Canal Point , FL 33438
    USA

Description

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

Sugarcane Field Station

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Sugarcane Chromosome Karyotype Analysis

Introduction: As part of the sugarcane breeding activities at the Sugarcane field station in Canal Point, parental fertility is very important to produce high quality viable seeds. Since sugarcane is highly polyploid with aneuploidy, it would be beneficial to have the parent’s cytological information available.

Scope: The Contractor shall perform the cytological analysis on sugarcane parents to determine their ploidy levels and identify molecular markers.

Technical Requirements:  

  • high-resolution metaphase chromosome preparation technology
  • fluorescence in situ hybridization

Period of Performance: Contract award after 08/01/2023.

Government Furnished: Access to the facility during normal business operations (Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm)

Performance Requirement Measures:

  • Count chromosome numbers using high-resolutions chromosome preparation technique.
  • Develop Fluorescence in situ hybridization for parents.
  • Provide data and analytics.

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

  • 141 EXPERIMENT STATION ROAD
  • STONEVILLE , MS 38776
  • USA

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History

  • Aug 24, 2023 11:55 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)