Genotyping Support Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing DNA extraction and multi-gene analysis services for rodent tissue samples. This requirement is anticipated to be an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Responses are due February 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive genotyping support services, including:
- DNA extraction and isolation from rodent biological samples (ear punch, tail clip, toe clip).
- Processing of 25,200 to 37,200 samples per contract period.
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assay for genotyping (one to ten genes per sample).
- Re-testing of failed or questionable results at the contractor's expense.
- Weekly quality assurance analysis on 1% of samples.
- Completion of DNA extraction, PCR assays, and results within 72 hours of sample receipt.
- Provision of reproducible genotyping assay information and raw data upon request.
- Provision of results with annotation.
- Hosting an online, password-protected, Section 508 compliant bioinformatics database that interfaces with the NIA Progeny Database.
- Storage of provided samples and tissues for 6 months post-receipt, with options for return or destruction.
- Provision of sample collection and storage supplies.
- Management of all shipping and courier costs for sample transport, including pickup at least three times weekly and overnight express return shipping.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sources Sought (market research for an anticipated IDIQ)
- Anticipated Duration: One (1) 12-month base year with four (4) 12-month option years.
- Set-Aside: Primarily interested in small business sources; responses will inform the acquisition method, including potential set-asides.
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: February 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested companies, particularly small businesses, should submit a capability statement addressing the project requirements. Statements should include total employees, personnel qualifications, GSA Schedule/GWACs (if applicable), company name, Unique Entity ID, physical address, and points of contact. Small businesses must identify their type and size classification relative to the applicable NAICS code (R499 - Other Professional Services).
Responses must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format, 11- or 12-point font, 8-1/2" x 11" paper, 1" margins, single or double spacing. The response limit is 10 pages (excluding cover page, executive summary, and references). Submissions are to be sent electronically to Scott Duernberger at scott.duernberger@nih.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. No award will be made as a result of this notice, and the Government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback. Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included in responses. Organizations not considered small businesses under the applicable NAICS code should not respond.