Lentil Genome Sequencing
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0819
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108, United States
- Points of contact
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- Tiffany Reval tiffany.reval@usda.gov (580) 318-0321
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking genome sequencing services for eight Lens culinaris (lentil) cultivar genomes through solicitation number 1232SA25Q0819. The procurement requires a contractor to perform comprehensive genomic sequencing using PacBio sequencing platforms with specific technical requirements including in-house DNA extraction, genomic DNA library preparation, and high genome sequencing depth of greater than 30X coverage. Offerors must demonstrate their capabilities through a detailed statement covering years of experience in genome sequencing, typical sequencing timelines, three references, and three similar contract examples with points of contact. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price, with the government planning to award a firm fixed-price contract to the most advantageous proposal. Quotes are due by September 19, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to tiffany.reval@usda.gov following FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-3 guidelines.
This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology except Nanobiotechnology) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract requires sequencing of eight lentil genome units with a performance period spanning 63 days, beginning September 30, 2025, and concluding November 18, 2025. Samples are expected to be ready for processing 1-2 weeks after contract award, with results to be delivered within six weeks of receiving the samples. All work will be performed at the USDA location in St. Paul, Minnesota, where the genomic data will support bioinformatic assessment, gene identification, and potential future research aimed at developing more resilient legume crops with improved traits related to environmental stressors such as drought and disease. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range is mentioned in the solicitation documents.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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. Solicitation number 1232SA25Q0819 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05 dated August 7, 2025. This solicitation will be a Total Small Business set aside. The associated NAICS code is 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology except Nanobiotechnology), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Items:
Review Attachment 2 - Schedule of Items
The Contractor shall provide all services at. Location of the Government is USDA, in St. Paul, Minnesota and will also be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services and include a copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representations-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. .
All responses shall be submitted electronically to tiffany.reval@usda.gov
The basis for award is Best Value. Quotes shall be reviewed on technical, price, and past performance. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical and (2) Price and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. T
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supply/Services will be inspected by the performance and accepted at the place of performance. The period of performance and service of this contract is a base plus four additional option years.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time the quote is submitted. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A SAM UEI number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 4:00 PM Central on Sept 4, 2025. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
DISCLAIMER: The official contract documents are located on the government webpage and the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to Contract Opportunities for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offeror's responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to this solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible, due to various reasons. The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for an offeror's inability to access the documents posted on the referenced web pages. The Government will not issue paper copies.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_1232SA25Q0819.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Schedule of Items.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 3 - Wage Determination.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Lentil Genome Sequencing | Award Notice | |
| Lentil Genome Sequencing | Solicitation |
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