Metagenomic Sequencing of 192 Pig Fecal & Digesta Samples
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0901
- 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)
- 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 at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center is seeking a contractor to perform metagenomic sequencing of 192 pig fecal and digesta samples under solicitation number 1232SA25Q0901. This procurement falls under NAICS code 541714 for Research and Development in Biotechnology with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contractor must perform shotgun sequencing of DNA samples using Illumina Flex technology and the NovaSeq X Plus sequencer, producing approximately 20 million read pairs per sample with deliverables in fasta or fastq format. The government will award a firm fixed price contract using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, considering technical acceptance and price as the two major evaluation criteria. Quotes must include technical specifications demonstrating ability to meet Statement of Work requirements and detailed pricing including shipping costs, with the solicitation closing on September 24, 2025.
This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract includes a 450-day performance period for completion of the sequencing work on the 192 samples. While specific award values are not disclosed, vendors must provide detailed price breakdowns for each element of their proposed services. The place of performance is listed as Calverton, Maryland 20705, and potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The solicitation operates as a combined synopsis and request for quotes, meaning no separate written solicitation will be issued beyond this announcement.
Notice text
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items 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 1232SA25Q0901 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03. The associated NAICS code is 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)) with a small business size standard of 1,000 Employees.
USDA, ARS, BARC
307 Center Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
Is looking for procurement of the Metagenomic Sequencing of 192 Pig Fecal & Digesta Samples which fits with the associated Statement of Work / Specifications.
The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Each quote must show a breakdown giving price of each element, provide descriptive literature or information showing that the quoted services meet all parts of the Statement of Work.
Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the RFQ and specifications using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) considering two major areas: technical acceptance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a technical and price evaluation (LPTA) in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping).
The Technical aspects will be evaluated based on the ability to meet the minimum standards in the Statement of Work (SOW). The Quotations will be evaluated started at the lowest price first. If the lowest is not acceptable then the next lowest will be evaluated.
Technically Acceptable; Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the SOW.
Technically Unacceptable; Quote does not meet the minimum requirements of the SOW.
Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email all quotes to lynn.hults@usda.gov.
NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by requiring office's technical representative and accepted at destination.
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are in the attached document titled Supply Provisions 1155547.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A UEI (Unique Entity ID) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted and paid electronically.
Quotes must be received no later than September 24, 2025, 4:00pm Central Standard Time.
Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CST on Monday September 22, 2025. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement_of_Work_shotgun_Davies_06162025.docx | DOCX document | |
| Wage Rates.pdf | ||
| Service Provisions 1155547.docx | DOCX document |
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