Description
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is seeking single-cell RNA sequencing reagents compatible with the 10x Genomics Chromium platform. The required reagents include a Library Construction Kit and a GEM-X Universal 5' Gene Expression v3. The reagents will be used to support research on Alzheimer's disease by identifying immune cell populations and characterizing transcriptional differences between healthy and disease states. The contract will be awarded without providing for full and open competition, and the intended source is 10X Genomics.
• The required reagents must meet specific minimum technical characteristics, including compatibility with the 10x Genomics Chromium Controller system and the ability to generate high-quality cDNA libraries suitable for next-generation sequencing.
• The contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07.
• The acquisition is conducted under the procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13.5.
• The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.