B599-- Genetic Sampling for Tree Species, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Forest Inventory Analysis
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1240BG24Q0027
- Agency
-
Assistant Secretary for Departmental Management
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- B599 Special Studies/Analysis- Other
- Place of performance
- Ogden, Utah 84405, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS), Northwest Zone has issued a Special Notice for a single-source contract with Oregon State University to perform genetic analysis on up to 2,000 tree needle samples. The purpose is to accurately identify whitebark (Pinus albicaulis) and limber (Pinus flexilis) pine tree species, which are difficult to distinguish visually, particularly in early life stages.
The contract is for DNA sequencing and genetic testing to be performed on the tree samples provided by the Forest Service's Rocky Mountain Research Station. The results must be delivered in a spreadsheet format by January 31st annually. This is a Simplified Acquisition Procedure contract, and the government intends to make the award in April 2024. Interested parties may identify their capabilities to the Contracting Specialist within 10 calendar days, but there is no reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from other vendors that can meet the technical requirements.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Solicitation Number: 1240BG24Q0027
Notice of Proposed Contract Action (NOPCA). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. Only a single responsible source and no other contractors will satisfy agency requirements.
The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS), Northwest Zone is issuing this synopsis as a means of complying with the USDA’s policy in the Contracting Desk Book, SUBPART 413—SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES. The Forest Service notice is intended to award a single source to Oregon State University, for the total purchase of DNA Sequencing of 2,000 tree needle samples to perform genetic analysis to determine exact species and provide testing results through government furnished report. These requirements will be delivered to 4919 S 1500 W, Ste 200, Riverdale, UT 84405.
PSC – B599 – Special Studies/Analysis-Other
NAICS – 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services
Size Standard – $19,000,000.00
Project Location:
This project is located at: Rocky Mountain Research Station, Forest Service Inventory and Analysis, 4919 S 1500 W, Ste 200, Riverdale, UT 84405.
This is requirement is for DNA Sequencing of 2,000 tree needle samples to perform genetic analysis to determine exact species and provide testing results through government furnished report. Testing and reporting must be performed in accordance with the attached Draft Statement of Work.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) For purchase not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (it) Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only single source reasonably available.
There is no reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from other vendors that can meet all of the technical abilities of this requirement.
The Government intends to make an award in April of 2024 timeframe. Interested parties may identify their interests and capabilities to respond to this requirement to the Contracting Specialist, Jason Bologna, Email: jason.bologna@usda.gov; within 10 calendar days of this publication. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government, not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
****04/03/2024**** (UPDATE) Ammendment to SPECIAL NOTICE ID#1117247 (Intent to Sole Source).
The purpose of this ammendment is to notify the publice of the following:
The due date for responses is changed to 04/08/2024 to align with the 10 calendar days specified in the original publication.
Update #1 ·
Solicitation Number: 1240BG24Q0027
Notice of Proposed Contract Action (NOPCA). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. Only a single responsible source and no other contractors will satisfy agency requirements.
The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS), Northwest Zone is issuing this synopsis as a means of complying with the USDA’s policy in the Contracting Desk Book, SUBPART 413—SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES. The Forest Service notice is intended to award a single source to Oregon State University, for the total purchase of DNA Sequencing of 2,000 tree needle samples to perform genetic analysis to determine exact species and provide testing results through government furnished report. These requirements will be delivered to 4919 S 1500 W, Ste 200, Riverdale, UT 84405.
PSC – B599 – Special Studies/Analysis-Other
NAICS – 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services
Size Standard – $19,000,000.00
Project Location:
This project is located at: Rocky Mountain Research Station, Forest Service Inventory and Analysis, 4919 S 1500 W, Ste 200, Riverdale, UT 84405.
This is requirement is for DNA Sequencing of 2,000 tree needle samples to perform genetic analysis to determine exact species and provide testing results through government furnished report. Testing and reporting must be performed in accordance with the attached Draft Statement of Work.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) For purchase not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (it) Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only single source reasonably available.
There is no reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from other vendors that can meet all of the technical abilities of this requirement.
The Government intends to make an award in April of 2024 timeframe. Interested parties may identify their interests and capabilities to respond to this requirement to the Contracting Specialist, Jason Bologna, Email: jason.bologna@usda.gov; within 10 calendar days of this publication. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government, not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FY24 Genetic ID_Statement of Work -Draft_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B599 - Genetic Sampling for Tree Species, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Forest Inventory Analysis | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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