Latest US Transcriptomics Contracts & Bids

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to acquire an upgraded Vizgen Merscope instrument (Merscope Ultra) on a sole-source basis. Interested parties can express their interest and capability to respond to this notice. All responses must include specific information, such as unit price, shipping costs, delivery period, payment terms, DUNS number, TIN, and certification of business size. Responses must be submitted electronically to Christopher Belt, Contracting Officer, at ***@***. *. * by the closing date and time. The solicitation number is NIH NIA NOI 25 ****.

NASA Nssc has a requirement for consulting services. NASA intends to issue a sole source contract to the University of Florida. The scope of work involves collaboration with NASA KSC UBA and includes a faculty co-advisor and post-doc subject matter expert consultant. The work will be located at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC). Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 3:00 PM Central Standard Time on July 24, 2025. The government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR part 12 and FAR part 13. The NAICS code for this procurement is **** include a kick-off meeting, an internal presentation to the KSC advanced plant imaging team, and a final draft manuscript for journal publication. Incremental payment plan: deliverable 1, 50%; deliverable 2, 40%; deliverable 3, 10%. The timeline includes daily onsite collaboration in months 1, 2, 6, and ****.

This is a sources sought notice, not a solicitation, to gather information about qualified vendors for a potential requirement of a single cell RNA sequencing system. The system must meet specific performance criteria, including size, capability, workflow, kit integration, flexibility, connectivity, maintenance, and training. Vendors must submit a capability statement (no more than six pages) by August 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, to ***@***. *. * notice includes information about the anticipated period of performance, estimated lead time for delivery, and required information from potential vendors, including organization name, address, point of contact, email address, website address, telephone number, UEI number, company location(s), number of years in business, type of business, type of ownership, best in class contract vehicles (if any), and place of manufacture. The notice also includes a disclaimer and important notes regarding confidentiality and the government's right to use the information provided.

Proposals are requested for bulk RNA transcriptomics services. The government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order. The contract period is 12 months from the award date. Deliverables include raw data (fastq files), quality control reports, and basic analysis reports. All deliverables must be delivered to the specified address. RNA samples not used will be returned to FDA. Documents must not contain macros. Payment will be made electronically through the US Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The technical proposal shall be no longer than 20 pages. The price proposal shall include a breakdown of labor hours and rates for all personnel and subcontractors in MS Excel format.

Sole source justification for the purchase of proprietary reagents for spatial sequencing experiments. The justification is based on the fact that only one company produces the patented reagents required for the laboratory work. The contracting officer has determined that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable. The agency will continue to research for alternative suppliers. The procurement is for a brand name item.