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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this Notice. This announce... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this Notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12612120Q0012 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-05. This solicitation will be 100% Total Full and Open. The associated NAICS code is 541380, with a size standard $1MIL and the PSC code is B529 Provider must perform Hi-C analysis including ligation in situ, DNA isolation, library preparation, sequencing, and data delivery for DNA samples. Provider must assess/measure the samples provided by the client to ensure that the samples meet quality thresholds. In the event the sample is not of sufficient quality, the provider will notify the client to obtain a new sample.. Provider will do a Hi-C library preparation, obtain low coverage sequencing on the library for quality control purposes (1M paired end illumina reads), conduct deep sequencing of the Hi-C library, do a proximal assembly of the genome, and conduct a genome haplotyping analysis of the assembled genome. The client will provide the provider access to the current bison genome assembly. Provider must electronically transfer Hi-C data to the client and/or the bioinformatics working with the client. This acquisition is for the following items as identified in the Contract Line Item To be eligible, all vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A vendor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register in SAM. Vendor must include their DUNS# on their capability statements. The NAICS code for the expected acquisition is 541380, with a Size Standard of $1 MIL and the PSC Code is B529. Any subsequent procurement will be conducted as a commercial item purchased in accordance with FAR Part 12 and as a Simplified Acquisition Procedure in accordance with FAR Part 13. The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Ames, IA and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of the Firm Fixed Price Contract. Submitting a Quote: To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) numbers is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their DUNS # on their quote. Invoices are to be submitted and payments will be made through the IPP system. Vendors must be register or register in the IPP system. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on SF-18 (SEE ATTACHED).The quote should include all fees, delivery charges and or surcharges. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes in writing on the sf-18 to Randall.m.reinertson@usda.gov by no later than JULY 9, 2020 at 5:00pm Central Standard Time Questions in regards to this combined synopsis must be submitted through email and are due no later than 12:00pm CST on JULY 6 2020. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation