Description
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is seeking information from companies that can provide genotyping support services, including DNA extraction and multi-gene analysis for rodent tissue samples. The services will be required on an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity basis. The contractor will be responsible for performing DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays, and quality assurance analysis. They will also be required to provide results via an online bioinformatics database and store samples for 6 months. The contractor must be able to interface with the NIA Progeny Database and provide sample collection and storage materials.
Some key requirements include:
• Performing DNA extraction and PCR assays for genotyping of biological samples
• Providing quality assurance analysis on 1% of samples per week
• Storing samples for 6 months and providing sample collection and storage materials
• Interfacing with the NIA Progeny Database
• Providing results via an online bioinformatics database
The NIA is particularly interested in small business sources and requests that companies identify their type of business and size classification relative to the NAICS code for the proposed acquisition.