Plant Sequencing
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0430-C
- Agency
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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 seeking commercial plant sequencing services through solicitation number 1232SA25Q0430-C, classified under NAICS 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services. The procurement requires a contractor to provide six high output flow cells of single-end AVITI 150 bp sequencing service, including comprehensive pre-sequencing quality control for 12 AVITI lanes that will support genetic investigation of complex plant traits. Each lane must generate approximately 500 million reads (75 Gbp) with an average base read quality score of Q40 or higher, utilizing 384 pooled uniquely barcoded DNA sample libraries. The contract will be awarded using a best value evaluation approach based on three primary factors: price, technical capability to meet or exceed Statement of Work requirements, and past performance. This combined synopsis/solicitation was posted on August 17, 2025, with quotes due by August 27, 2025, and offerors must have completed SAM.gov representations and certifications uploaded by the deadline.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. The contractor must deliver sequence FASTQ files, FastQC reports, and flow cell reports via password-protected FTP within 14 days of receiving the DNA sample libraries from the research unit. The required pre-sequencing quality control services include performing Qubit, Tapestation, and Collibri qPCR testing to ensure sample quality before sequencing begins. 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 solicitation documents do not specify contract value ranges or identify any incumbent contractors, and the procurement follows FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items and services.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
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-C 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 2025-05 August 07, 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 8/27/2025 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 8/20/2025 by 9:00 AM PST.
Update #1 ·
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-C 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 2025-05 August 07, 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 8/25/2025 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 8/20/2025 by 9:00 AM PST.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Work_Aug12-2025.pdf | ||
| Past Performance.docx | DOCX document | |
| Contract Terms and Conditions.docx | DOCX document | |
| Wage Determination 2015-4393 Rev 31 07082025.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Sequencing | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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