Enzymatic Methyl-Seq (including DNA extraction/QC, library preparation, and sequencing)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12305B24Q0202
- Agency
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Northeast Area
Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking Enzymatic Methyl-Seq services, including DNA extraction, library preparation, and sequencing, for 106 tissue samples collected from cattle. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services, conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. Offerors must demonstrate technical capability to meet the requirements, submit a firm fixed price quotation, and provide a Unique Entity ID. All questions must be submitted by August 30, 2024, and proposals are due by September 5, 2024 at 2pm EST.
This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380 with a $19M size standard. The performance location is the USDA, ARS, AGIL facility in Beltsville, MD. The period of performance is from September 12, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The government intends to make a single award but reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
**Q & A Sheet Posted to Attachments**
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAR FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024.
(iv) This is a Total Small Business set aside and the associated NAICS code is 541380 and the small business size standard is $19M.
(v) See attached document Statement of Work.
(vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL) in Beltsville, MD request Enzymatic Methyl-Seq (including DNA extraction/QC, library preparation, and sequencing) service for 106 samples. The Lab collected 36 liver, 36 muscle, 22 skin, and 12 mammary gland tissue samples from cattle.
*See attached Statement of Work for additional information*
(vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, AGIL, 10300 Baltimore Ave, BLDG 005, RM 306, BARC-WEST, Beltsville, MD 20705.
(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means, the expected outcome of the acquisition, that results from the selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) is a technically acceptable quotation, that fully meets all specifications listed. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability (based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned quote is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation based on availability of funding.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Statement of Work.
(b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.
(c) Submit Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on Sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses.
(xiv) All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Specialist, via email to dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by 30 August 2024. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due on 5 September 2024 NLT 2pm EST by email to, Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@usda.gov.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAR FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024.
(iv) This is a Total Small Business set aside and the associated NAICS code is 541380 and the small business size standard is $19M.
(v) See attached document Statement of Work.
(vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL) in Beltsville, MD request Enzymatic Methyl-Seq (including DNA extraction/QC, library preparation, and sequencing) service for 106 samples. The Lab collected 36 liver, 36 muscle, 22 skin, and 12 mammary gland tissue samples from cattle.
*See attached Statement of Work for additional information*
(vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, AGIL, 10300 Baltimore Ave, BLDG 005, RM 306, BARC-WEST, Beltsville, MD 20705.
(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means, the expected outcome of the acquisition, that results from the selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) is a technically acceptable quotation, that fully meets all specifications listed. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability (based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned quote is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation based on availability of funding.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Statement of Work.
(b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.
(c) Submit Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on Sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses.
(xiv) All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Specialist, via email to dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by 30 August 2024. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due on 5 September 2024 NLT 2pm EST by email to, Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@usda.gov.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q and A Enzymatic Methyl.pdf | ||
| CLAUSES_PROVISIONS.pdf | ||
| WD.pdf | ||
| SOW_EMSeq.pdf |
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