Intent to Sole Source RNA Sequencing to TUFTS University
The United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, MD intends to issue a sole source award utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Tufts University Core Facility for RNA The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) requires RNA sequencing data performed on a Illumina HiSeq2500 Rapid PE100.
Tufts University Core Facility will perform the following test based on samples sent to them from The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases: Illumina TrSeq RNA Library Prep 5+, Epicentre RiboZero rRNA depletion, and Illumina HiSeq2500 Rapid PE100. All testing must be completed using Illumina equipment and prep kits.
Tufts Owns the necessary equipment to perform all the required test onsite at their facility. No test will be sent to another vendor for completion. Tufts University provides a well documented and proven processing history. While other vendors may have the equipment necessary to complete the tests Tufts has Library of already completed Genomes that cannot be matched by other vendors. Tufts University has an ability to process these test and will also have the ability to perform more follow-on testing based on the initial testing.
This notice of intent is for information purposes only, therefore, no solicitation will result from this announcement. All sources eligible to provide this service must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly be able to provide services outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response. If no responses are received, within 15 days, 08 December 2014, after publication of this notice, to the effect that comparable supplies and services are available, and that it is more advantageous to the Government than obtaining these services through a sole-source contract, then a sole source acquisition award will be made. Response to this award is to be sent to ryan.r.jorgensen.civ@mail.mil.
Ryan Jorgensen, 301-619-2359
US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
