Plant Sequencing
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0430-B
- Agency
-
Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is procuring plant sequencing services through a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 1232SA25Q0430) classified under NAICS 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services. The contractor must provide twelve lanes of single-end AVITI 150 bp high-output flow cell sequencing, with each lane requiring approximately 500 million reads, an average base read quality score of Q40 or higher, and loading with 384 pooled uniquely barcoded DNA sample libraries. Additional requirements include pre-sequencing quality control using specified methods and delivery of sequence FASTQ files, FastQC reports, and flow cell reports via password-protected FTP within 14 days of library receipt. The procurement will be awarded on a best value basis, evaluating quotes based on price, technical capability to meet Statement of Work requirements, and past performance. Questions from interested parties must be submitted by August 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST, with quotes due on August 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST via email to Elizabeth Wilson at the USDA.
This opportunity has no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, offerors must submit firm fixed price quotations valid for at least 60 days after receipt, along with their SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, technical capability documentation, and two to three past performance references from within the last three years. The twelve lanes of sequencing services represent a substantial genomic sequencing requirement with specific technical performance standards that must be met or exceeded. Performance will take place at the Sea Plant Science Research facility located at 101 Derieux Place, NC State University, 1238 Williams Hall, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if deemed necessary, and failure to submit all required documentation will result in quote rejection.
Notice text
PSC B529– SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA
NAICS: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0430 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025.
(iv) NA
(v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
(vi) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires a Contractor to provide sequencing. See attached Statement or Work
(vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance: SEA PLANT SCIENCE RESEARCH, 101 DERIEUX PLACE, NC STATE UNIV, 1238 WILLIAMS HALL, RALEIGH NC 27607
(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Best Value.
Award will be made on the basis of the best value to the government from quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for cost and non-cost factors.
Best Value will be evaluated based on the following factors:
- Price
- Technical Capability- Ability to meet or exceed the requirements in the Statement of Work
- Past Performance
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions
(xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements in the Statement of Work or the ability to meet the salient characteristics in the Specifications.
- Submit Past Performance References
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
(xv) Quotes are due on 8/8/2025 at 9:00 AM PST by email to Elizabeth Wilson at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov.
(xvi) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/2/2025 by 9:00 AM PST.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Wage Determination 2015-4393 Rev 31 07082025.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| Contract Terms and Conditions.docx | DOCX document | |
| Past Performance.docx | DOCX document |
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