High-Throughput Sequencing Service
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0931
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Points of contact
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- Kelly Wright kelly.wright@usda.gov (970) 851-3725
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is soliciting high-throughput sequencing services for their Fargo Cereal Crops Improvement Research Unit through RFQ 12805B24Q0216. The procurement encompasses three distinct line items: 600 RNA samples requiring mRNA-Seq with 6G data, 40 DNA samples for Whole Genome Bisulfite Sequencing (EnzMethyl-Seq) with 250G data, and 200 metabolite samples for LC-MS analysis. Contractors must provide comprehensive laboratory services including library preparation, sequencing, quality control reporting, and data delivery within strict timelines ranging from 3-10 business days for various deliverables. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering technical approach, documented experience, and past performance. The submission deadline is September 26, 2025, at 2:30 PM Central Time, with quotes required to remain valid for at least 60 days.
The solicitation has undergone significant changes through amendments, initially designated as a total small business set-aside but subsequently converted to an unrestricted competition through Amendment 0002. The contract will be a firm fixed-price purchase order with a performance period from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026, with all deliverables due by the contract end date. The NAICS code 541714 applies with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, though the current unrestricted status allows businesses of all sizes to compete. Performance will occur at the contractor's facility, with delivery of services and data to the PA Cereal Crops Research facility located at 1616 Albrecht Blvd North, Fargo, ND 58102. The solicitation includes performance incentives with price reductions of 1% for each 1% decrease from the requested sequencing amount or quality thresholds.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment 0002 Posted.
Amendment 0001 Posted.
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. The solicitation number is 12805B24Q0216 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 with supplemental USDA Overhauled FAR Deviations included. The associated NAICS Code is 541714 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Employees. This is unresticted with no set aside.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Fargo, ND has a requirement for High-Throughput Sequencing Service. 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:
PA CEREAL CROPS RESEARCH
1616 ALBRECHT BLVD NORTH
FARGO ND 58102
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 submission documents, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration; 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 meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 2:30 p.m. Central Time, on or before September 26, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to Kelly Wright at kelly.wright@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.
Update #2 ·
Amend 0001 Posted.
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. The solicitation number is 12805B24Q0216 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 with supplemental USDA Overhauled FAR Deviations included. The associated NAICS Code is 541714 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Employees. This is a total small business set aside.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Fargo, ND has a requirement for High-Throughput Sequencing Service. 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:
PA CEREAL CROPS RESEARCH
1616 ALBRECHT BLVD NORTH
FARGO ND 58102
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 submission documents, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration; 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 meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 10:00 a.m. Central Time, on or before September 23, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to Kelly Wright at kelly.wright@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.
Update #1 ·
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. The solicitation number is 12805B24Q0216 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 with supplemental USDA Overhauled FAR Deviations included. The associated NAICS Code is 541714 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Employees. This is a total small business set aside.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Fargo, ND has a requirement for High-Throughput Sequencing Service. 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:
PA CEREAL CROPS RESEARCH
1616 ALBRECHT BLVD NORTH
FARGO ND 58102
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 submission documents, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration; 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 meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 10:00 a.m. Central Time, on or before September 23, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to Kelly Wright at kelly.wright@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
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation_1232SA25Q0931-0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_1232SA25Q0931_Amd_0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_1232SA25Q0931_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 Rev 1 Seq_Service_Performance Work Statement.doc | DOC document | |
| Solicitation_1232SA25Q0931.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Wage Determination 2015-4969 Rev 29.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 Seq_Service_Performance Work Statement.doc | DOC document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| High-Throughput Sequencing Service | Award Notice | |
| High-Throughput Sequencing Service | Solicitation |
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