Description
The USDA ARS NEA BARC AGIL is seeking a contractor to provide Single-Nucleus Multiome Reagents for the analysis of cattle samples. The contractor will be responsible for delivering the reagents and kits required for the planned workflows, including single-nucleus Multiome, single-cell microbiome RNA-seq, and 5’ single-cell gene expression with BCR/TCR repertoire enrichment. The project aims to characterize gene regulation, chromatin accessibility, and adaptive immune diversity in cattle. The key deliverables include the reagents and kits, and the contractor must ensure that the instrument operates at the original factory level performance.
Some key points to consider:
• The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
• The project will be performed at the USDA ARS Dairy Forage Research Center (DFRC) in Madison, Wisconsin.
• The contractor will be responsible for all travel expenses if travel is required for service repair.
• The deliverables must be delivered before September 30, 2026.