The USDA Forest Service awarded a purchase order to Metabolon, Inc. for $23,142 on September 28, 2026, for metabolomic analysis of 58 human plasma samples to support research on blueberry intake and cognitive function. This is a firm fixed-price, no-set-aside acquisition.
Metabolon will quantify 1,000 to 2,500 metabolites per sample using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry, apply proprietary metabolite libraries and annotation algorithms, perform quality control normalization, compare treatment groups over time, and assess links between metabolite profiles and cognitive outcomes. Place of performance is Morrisville, North Carolina. Period of performance runs from September 28, 2026 through December 27, 2026, with a standard turnaround of 8 to 12 weeks from sample receipt. Deliverables include a relative concentration profile in Excel, a Word report with analytical methods, and 12 months of access to the Metabolon Client Portal. The originating solicitation was posted on September 3, 2026 with a due date of September 13, 2026.