Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment 2 No more questions will be answers. Due date for quotes is May 9, 2023, 1PM Central Time Jefferson, AR. Questions and answers: 1. What species are you working on? Response: We are working o... Amendment 2 No more questions will be answers. Due date for quotes is May 9, 2023, 1PM Central Time Jefferson, AR. Questions and answers: 1. What species are you working on? Response: We are working on the human DNA samples 2. What coverage do you need? Response: 80-120x coverage 3. Do you need DNA extraction service? If so, can I know what kind of sample will you send? Response: No, the DNA has been extracted and will be shipped for sequencing 4. Do you need bioinformation analysis? Response: No. 5. Do you have preference in terms of the exome capture kit? Response: Agilent or twist 6. Technical specifications #2 – • We wanted to confirm that 2uL is your sample collection input and that it's not DNA sequencing input volume after library prep. Response: Government will provide not more than 2 uL DNA samples for library prep and sequencing. 7. Since these are patient samples, does the FDA need CLIA-validated WES workflows? Response: It is preferred but not required. 8. Are you able to modify the solicitation to remove the small business set aside (NAICS 541714, size standard <1000 FTEs)? Response: No. 9. If not, what are the subcontracting limitations including percentage of work that can be done by prime and sub-contractor? Response: The small business needs to perform 51% of the work. Amendment 1: The due date is extended to allow time for the Government to provide answers to questions received. See attached combined synopsis/solicitation.