AJ12--KONIARIS RNA Sequencing

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify potential sources that can provide transcriptomic (RNA) and epigenomic (ATAC) sequencing services in support of the Portland VA Medical Center. The services will include quality control of RNA, library preparation, RNA sequencing, and optional tasks such as isolating RNA from tissues, performing analysis, and sequencing accessible genome. The contractor will be responsible for shipping samples and providing a free courier service. The contract will cover anywhere from 10-100 samples per year, and the vendor will be required to provide quantities estimated only and bulk ordered. • The contractor will perform quality control of RNA using a bioanalyzer, QuBit, or other method. • The contractor will perform library preparation of RNA. • The contractor will sequence RNA. • Optional tasks may include isolating RNA from tissues, performing analysis, and sequencing accessible genome. • The contractor will provide a free courier service to pick up samples. • The contractor will be responsible for shipping samples with dry ice provided by the Koniaris lab.