Request for Quotation - Genomic Sequencing of Dry Bean and Soybean Genetic Mapping Populations

REQUIREMENT:

The Morden Research and Development Centre Dry Bean Breeding program in Morden, Manitoba requires a Contractor to provide whole genomic sequencing of dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and soybeans (Glycine max). The Contractor will be required to provide the labour, equipment, supplies and lab space necessary to conduct library preparation, sequencing and data processing of DNA samples provided by AAFC.

The services required are detailed in Appendix B herein. AAFC anticipates awarding a contract as soon as possible upon tender closing (Date of Contract Award to March 31, 2021), with an option to extend for up to Two (2), additional One (1) year options.

BID SUBMISSION:

Bids must be submitted by email only. Bids shall be emailed to melissa.smith3@canada.ca.

* Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid documents through the GETS service provider at http://Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders . Firms that obtain bid documents from a source other than the official site run the risk of not receiving a complete package.