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Sources Sought Notice Thermal Cycler & Meter & Installation Sources Sought #1134411-SS This is a Sources Sought notice Only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations... Sources Sought Notice Thermal Cycler & Meter & Installation Sources Sought #1134411-SS This is a Sources Sought notice Only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ. Background The USDA, ARS, Floral and Nursery Plant Research Unit in Beltsville, MD requires RNA sequencing services, to include: RNA QC, Illumina RNA library preparation with QC Illumina RNA sequencing, and data analysis. This sequencing data will be used for ongoing research in developing disease resistance in boxwood varieties. Requirements RNA purification/clean-up with QC and quality report. Quantity - 252 samples Illumina NovaSeq RNA Library preparation with QC and size selection. Quantity - 252 samples Illumina NovaSeq RNA sequencing, 2x150bp, 50x genome coverage per sample, 50 million paired-end reads per sample. Quantity - 252 samples RNA sequencing data analysis package including differential expression, trimming, mapping, alternative splicing, and gene ontology. FASTQ files delivered to ARS 2.0 Place of Delivery The Contractor shall provide documentation of quality checks on RNA, library, FASTQ sequencing files, and complete analysis results to the USDA, ARS, USNA, Floral and Nursery Plant Research Unit, 10300 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705 within ninety (90) days after the receipt of the purchase order. 3.0 Delivery Schedule 90 Days After Receipt of samples The Contractor Shall: This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources including any Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses. Please state if you are a large business or a small business according to the NAICS code listed in this Sources Sought. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response defines how it can specifically meet the specifications for the items requested. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After reviewing the responses received, a Combined Synopsis solicitation notice may be published on Sam.gov. Submit ALL the Following: Capability Statement and/or product descriptions that demonstrate your ability to meet all of the specific requirements, including Company Contact Info. SAM.gov UEI Number. Identify if you are a large business or a small business with NACIS 541380. Original Point of Contact: All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by August 8, 2024, by 9:00 AM PDT, the specified due date and time to be considered. Email responses to Elizabeth Wilson at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov. Responses will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Request.