# Low-Coverage Whole Genome Sequencing of Rainbow Trout Samples

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0416

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0416
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Center for Aquaculture Technologies, Inc.
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Kearneysville, West Virginia
- County: Jefferson County (FIPS 54037). https://abierto.us/counties/jefferson-county-wv-54037
- First posted: May 14, 2026
- Last posted: May 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b144bce7517f49e19e75894528eb8f50/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0416 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the USDA-ARS- NEA Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture, requiring genomic DNA extractions from tissue samples stored in 95% ethanol and 0.5x whole genome sequencing via Illumina technology of 2,000 rainbow trout samples (Genome size ~2.4Gb). The Contractor shall provide all services, supplies, equipment and facilities necessary to sequence and impute genotypes in accordance with the required performance elements and benchmarks.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380 The small business size standard $19. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

**See:** Attachment 1 – Statement of Work for Requirement Details Attachment 2 – Terms and Conditions Attachment 3-Wage Determination-2015-5415-CO_Boulder Attachment 4-Wage Determination-2015-5613-CA_Los Angeles Attachment 5-Wage Determination-2015-5623-CA_Almeda-Contra Costa Attachment 6-Wage Determination-2015-5635-CA_San Diego Attachment 7-Wage Determination-2015-5859-ID_ Jerome-Twin Falls Attachment 8-Wage Determination-2015-6059-ME_Cumberland-Sagadahoc-York Attachment 9-Solicitation-Request for Quote for More Solicitation Details

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Center for Aquaculture Technologies, Inc. (UEI RNHKMUX5PY83)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0319, purchase order
- Obligated: $79,480.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 14 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0416 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0319_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- May 14, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due May 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice b144bce7517f49e19e75894528eb8f50. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b144bce7517f49e19e75894528eb8f50/view

## Points of contact

- Tucker Davis, tucker.davis@usda.gov

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