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.
