Genomic Sequencing

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
12805B23Q0697
Agency
Plains Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
PSC
B529 Special Studies/Analysis- Scientific Data
Place of performance
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Contract Opportunity involves the provision of genomic sequencing services using the Khufu Genomic Analysis Software for the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area. The contractor will be required to extract and quantify DNA from peanut seed chips, perform whole genome sequencing, determine traits present, calculate percent recurrent parent background, and provide data interpretation and consultation. The contract is expected to be awarded by August 3, 2023, with the delivery schedule varying based on the submission of samples by PSGRU.

Products and Services to be provided:

  1. DNA extraction and quantification from peanut seed chips.
  2. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) via Khufu platform.
  3. Determination of traits present in the samples.
  4. Calculation of percent recurrent parent background.
  5. Data interpretation and consultation services.

Notice text

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06 and FAR Part 13, 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 12805B23Q0697 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. The associated NAICS Code is 541714 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1000 Employees.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, located at Stillwater, OK requires Genomic Sequencing.  The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.

The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.

The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA-ARS-PA

1301 N Western Road

Stillwater, OK  74075

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE:  In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:

1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ.

2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).

FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document.  Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price.  Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole.  The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 9:00 a.m. Central Time, on or before Aug 3, 2023. Quotations are to be sent via email to David W. Reynolds at david.reynolds2@usda.gov.

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
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Sol_12805B23Q0697_Amd_0001.pdf PDF
Sol_12805B23Q0697.pdf PDF
Attachment 1 - PWS.pdf PDF
Attachment 2 - Wage Determination 2015-5321.pdf PDF

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