Germplasm Enhancement of Maize - Genotyping GEM - Ames IA
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0591
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- B599 Special Studies/Analysis- Other
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking genotyping services for the Germplasm Enhancement of Maize (GEM) project through solicitation 1232SA25Q0591. The contractor will perform comprehensive genotyping on 2,500 maize line samples using a 45,000 SNP marker panel, including kernel chipping of corn seeds, DNA extraction and quality control, library construction, sequencing with quality control, and bioinformatics analysis with a user-friendly interface. The marker panel must be evenly distributed across 10 corn chromosomes with approximately 60Kb step size and capable of capturing over 250,000 SNPs to assess genomic contributions of exotic maize and genetic diversity impacts. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order. Quotes are due by 8:00 AM Central Time on August 22, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to shane.pope@usda.gov, with quotes remaining valid for at least 60 days after receipt.
This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 541380 with a size standard of $19 million. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents. The contractor must complete all genotyping services within 180 days from the notice to proceed, with generated data becoming publicly available and owned by USDA. The primary place of performance is the USDA ARS Plant Introduction Research Laboratory located at G212 Agronomy Hall, Iowa State University, 716 Farmhouse Lane, Ames, IA 50011. The project aims to enhance temperate corn's genetic diversity for important agricultural traits including seed composition, disease resistance, drought tolerance, and pest resistance. Technical inquiries should be directed to Adam Vanous at 515-231-3517 or adam.vanous@usda.gov.
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Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 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 1232SA25Q0591 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 541380 and the Small Business Size Standard is $19 million.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, requires Germplasm Enhancement of Maize - Genotyping GEM Services for USDA ARS Plant Introduction Research Laboratory in Ames IA. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA ARS MWA Plant Introduction Research
G212 Agronomy Hall, Iowa State University
716 Farmhouse Lane
Ames IA 50011
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
1. Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all documents identified in the RFQ according to requirements as defined in section FAR 52.212-1 Addendum Submission documents, clearly note per item pricing, with all associated costs to include but not limited to shipping/handling/delivery price, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
2. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.211-6, 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 offerors 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 meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation on or before the date identified on the solicitation document. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@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.
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