DNA extraction and genotyping maize
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0204
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
- Points of contact
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- Brian Brusky brian.brusky@usda.gov (608) 215-2837
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking DNA extraction and genotyping services for approximately 1,000 maize varieties at approximately 8,000 SNP or other marker loci under solicitation number 1232SA25Q0204. This Request for Quotation requires contractors to extract DNA from leaf tissue samples, ensure quality control, determine genotypes across the genome, and deliver marker data electronically with two key deliverables due within 60 days of receiving tissue samples. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of corporate experience in genotyping and provide a detailed technical approach as part of their submission requirements. The government will evaluate quotes using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical capability assessed on a pass/fail basis. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted in writing by 1:00 PM Central Time on July 18, 2025, with quotes due by 3:00 PM CDT on July 25, 2025, submitted electronically to brian.brusky@usda.gov.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a small business size standard of $19,000,000. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents. The work involves processing approximately 1,000 maize varieties with genotyping analysis at roughly 8,000 marker loci, representing a substantial genomic analysis project. The performance period spans from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, providing contractors with a full year to complete the required services. All work will be performed at the MWA Plant Introduction Research facility located at 716 Farm House Lane, G212 Agronomy Hall, Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The government will retain ownership of all generated data, though the performing institution may use the data to improve their services.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0204 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025. Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Number 2015-4975 AND REVISION 25 for Ames, IA is applicable and is attached.
This solicitation is issued as Total Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 541380.
List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 Determine the genotypes of approximately 1000 maize varieties at approximately 8000 SNP or other marker loci
Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
SEE ATTACHED SOW
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
MWA Plant Introduction Research
716 Farm House Lane
G212 Agronomy Hall, Iowa State Univ
Ames IA. 50011
9/22/2025 -9/21/2026
FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 5:00pm CDT on 09/15/2025.
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
brian.brusky@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Brian Brusky at brian.brusky@usda. no later than 1:00pm Central Time on 09/11/2025.
Update #1 ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0204 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-04 dated 06/11/2025. Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Number 2015-4975 AND REVISION 25 for Ames, IA is applicable and is attached.
This solicitation is issued as Total Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 541380 the small business size standard is $19,000,000.
List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 Determine the genotypes of approximately 1000 maize varieties at approximately 8000 SNP or other marker loci
Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
SEE ATTACHED SOW
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
MWA Plant Introduction Research
716 Farm House Lane
G212 Agronomy Hall, Iowa State Univ
Ames IA. 50011
8/1/2025 -7/31/2026
FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 3:00pm CDT on 07/25/2025.
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
brian.brusky@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Brian Brusky at brian.brusky@usda. no later than 1:00pm Central Time on 07/18/2025.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW_General_Services_Scott_genotyping.pdf | ||
| TCs Under SAT Services No Options rv1.pdf |
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