Agriculture R&D Services; Agricultural Research And Services; Applied Research

Code AA12
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Spend Category Level 1
Research and Development
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The Product Service Code (PSC) AA12 encompasses agricultural research and development services, focusing on applied research in agricultural domains. This category covers a wide range of scientific investigations and technical services related to agricultural innovation, including genetic research, soil analysis, animal studies, and advanced technological applications in farming and agricultural systems. The services span multiple disciplines, from biotechnology and genetic engineering to environmental assessment and agricultural technology development.

Federal Contract Awards under PSC AA12 demonstrate a diverse range of agricultural research projects, primarily funded by agencies like the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), NASA, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Naval commands. Contract values range from approximately $4,000 to $750,000, with performance periods typically spanning six months to two years. Notable awardees include research institutions like Oregon State University, small businesses such as Creare LLC and Understanding AG LLC, and specialized research organizations like the Ecdysis Foundation. Many awards are structured as firm-fixed-price purchase orders or definitive contracts, with a significant portion designated as small business set-asides. Research areas include soil survey measurements, gene fragment synthesis, laser sintering research, metabolomic analyses, and advanced aerospace-related agricultural technologies.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities in this PSC category primarily focus on specialized agricultural research services. The posted opportunities include a USDA Agricultural Research Service solicitation for bull semen collection and sorting for Raramuri Criollo cattle research, and a Naval Postgraduate School request for information on regenerative grazing project support services. These opportunities demonstrate a continued government interest in advanced agricultural research, genetic preservation, and innovative farming techniques. The solicitations target small businesses and seek contractors with high-level expertise in specific agricultural and research domains, with performance locations primarily in southwestern states like New Mexico and California.

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