Proprietary Online Bioinformatics Database

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is seeking capability statements from small business concerns to provide DNA extraction and multi-gene analysis services for rodent tissue samples. The contractor will be responsible for providing rodent genotyping support services, including DNA extraction and multi-gene analysis, and will be required to furnish all necessary personnel, services, materials, supplies, equipment, storage, and facilities to perform the work. The contractor will also be required to provide an online bioinformatics database to store and manage the genotyping data. • The contractor shall provide sample collection and storage material supplies to the government for tissue collection. • The contractor shall provide for all shipping and courier related costs for the government to send and receive samples. • The contractor shall store all provided samples and remaining biological tissues appropriately for preservation for six months after receipt from the government. • The contractor shall complete all DNA extractions, PCR assays, and analyses within 72 hours of contractor receipt of samples. • The contractor shall provide results via an online bioinformatics database with the real-time PCR data collected and results in output.