Request for Quotation - Services for Metagenomic Sequencing, AAFC, Beaverlodge Research Farm

REQUIREMENT: The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Beaverlodge Research Farm requires metagenomic sequencing for honey bee microbiome studies to meet deliverables of the Apicultural program. Since AAFC does not have the capability to perform shotgun metagenomics sequencing in-house at the desired throughput and depth; an external service provider is required. The successful bidder will conduct shotgun metagenomic sequencing of honey bee gut macerate samples provided by AAFC. Sequencing will be required on an "as and when requested" basis. The Contractor will be required to provide the labour, equipment, supplies and lab space necessary to perform metagenomics sequencing. The services required are detailed in Appendix B herein. AAFC intends to complete the review of submissions received and award a Contract as soon as possible after bid closing. The Contract shall be from the Date of Award to March 31, 2021, with an Option to Extend, for up to Three (3), additional One (1) year options. SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Bid submissions will be accepted by email only. Bids shall be emailed to melissa.smith3@canada.ca AND aafc.wscprocurement-csoapprovisionnement.aac@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.