# Sole Source-Genotyping Tropical Derived Corn Lines

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12444726q0077

- Solicitation number: 12444726Q0077
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Forest Service
- Contracting office: Usda-Fs, Csa East 8 (124447)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: B599 Other Special Studies and Analysis
- Place of performance: Ames, Iowa
- First posted: September 3, 2026
- Last posted: September 3, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/395fb88f244b40a6887f289d2ede9bb3/view

## Description

The USDA intends to award a sole?source, firm?fixed?price contract to Mol Breeding Biotechnology LLC for targeted sequencing and genotyping of tropical?derived corn lines under the Germplasm Enhancement of Maize (GEM) Project. The requirement includes probe?in?solution target enrichment, kernel chipping, DNA extraction, advanced library preparation, high?quality sequencing, and comprehensive bioinformatics analysis using proprietary, validated SNP panels (~45,000 primary SNPs and ~10,000 secondary SNPs).

These panels are essential for maintaining continuity with existing GEM datasets and can only be provided through MOLBREEDING BIOTECHNOLOGY LLC’s specialized workflows. Due to the unique technical tools, germplasm?validated markers, and integrated sequencing?to?analysis processes required, the Government has determined that this requirement can only be met by MOLBREEDING BIOTECHNOLOGY LLC within the 180?day performance period.

Capability statements from other vendors will be reviewed solely to assess whether competitive procurement is feasible. The decision to compete the requirement rests solely with the contracting officer, and no reimbursement will be provided for the submission of capability information.

## Publications

- September 3, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 395fb88f244b40a6887f289d2ede9bb3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/395fb88f244b40a6887f289d2ede9bb3/view

## Points of contact

- Laniece Nixon, laniece.nixon@usda.gov
- Shannon Wrobel, shannon.wrobel@usda.gov

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