Next Generation Sequencing: amplify (culture or propagation), sequencing, and assembly for BSAT

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is interested in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) including amplify (culture or propagate), sequence, and assemble sequence data for biothreat agents into high-quality genomes. This sources sought notification should be considered an open call for offerors having the capability to meet the types of efforts described in the attached RFI document. This RFI is solely for information and does not constitute a solicitation or the issuance thereof. RFI submission requirements are addressed in the attached RFI Document. No classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. Proprietary information should be marked appropriately. Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted will not be returned, and no payment will be made by the Government for such information. No formal RFPs or other solicitations regarding this announcement are available at this time. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor FedBizOpps at http://www.fbo.gov for the release of any information. DTRA is accepting questions for this RFI but will not be providing responses. The questions will be used to develop more information and receive input from industry regarding this interest. The RFI is strictly a request for capability packages. If a formal RFP is issued as a result of this RFI, Q&A will be allowed at that time.