# DNA SEQUENCING

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140g0126q0162

- Solicitation number: 140G0126Q0162
- Notice type: Solicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Awarded to Molecular Research LP
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: US Geological Survey
- Contracting office: Ofc of Acqusition Grants-National (140G01)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: B534 Wildlife Studies
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- First posted: May 19, 2026
- Last posted: June 26, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1e4c09dc5c6440a689edbe7b993ea57b/view

## Description

The U.S. Geological Survey Eastern Ecological Science Center (EESC) has requirement for DNA sequencing of PCR amplicons. The period of performance is one-year with 4-year option periods. Analysis results will be made available within 60 days after receipt of samples to the EESC located in Laurel Mayland. Competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) 140G0126Q0162 is being issued as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services. The applicable size standard is $19 million.

**Question Cutoff:** June 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time Responses due: June 30,2026 AT 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time Anticipated Award Date:

**July 10, 2026 SAM Registration Requirement:** Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award. Vendors must be registered under NAICS code 541380. Registration may be completed at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency. Quotations shall be submitted to Mindie Dixon at mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Molecular Research LP (UEI D2Q8U91PESN3)
- Contract: 140G0126P0275, purchase order
- Obligated: $33,200.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 5 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 140G0126Q0162 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 140G01 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_140G0126P0275_1434_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- May 19, 2026: Sources sought, due May 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 4ce6e3e97bfd44b99736b1cf88d07c4d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4ce6e3e97bfd44b99736b1cf88d07c4d/view
- June 17, 2026: Solicitation, due June 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 89b0b80f786345f2bd235f8f13d31fac. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/89b0b80f786345f2bd235f8f13d31fac/view
- June 26, 2026: Solicitation, due June 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 1e4c09dc5c6440a689edbe7b993ea57b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1e4c09dc5c6440a689edbe7b993ea57b/view

## Points of contact

- Dixon, Mindie, mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov, 720-954-2784

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