PLFA measurements for WASHI Soil Samples, USDA, ARS, Prosser, WA
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0863
- 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
- PSC
- B532 Special Studies/Analysis- Soil
- Place of performance
- Prosser, Washington 99350, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotes for phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) analysis services for 320 soil samples collected as part of the Washington State Soil Health Initiative research program. This procurement requires specialized laboratory testing services to analyze soil samples from a research vineyard, with all analysis required to be conducted by the Soil Health Assessment Center at the University of Missouri to maintain data consistency across the research network. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration, submit quotes on company letterhead including detailed pricing breakdowns, and complete required representations and certifications. The evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with past performance assessed on an acceptable or unacceptable basis where any negative performance references result in disqualification. Quotes must be submitted electronically to shalunda.mix@usda.gov by September 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT, with quotes required to remain valid for at least 60 days after receipt.
This solicitation does not include any small business set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. No information regarding incumbent contractors or potential award values is disclosed in the solicitation materials. The contract scope encompasses exactly 320 PLFA measurements with all testing required to be completed by September 30, 2025, establishing a tight timeline of approximately 12 days from the quote submission deadline to project completion. Performance will take place at the USDA Agricultural Research Service facility located at 24106 N Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350. The resulting firm fixed-price purchase order will have a contract period of 365 days after award, with invoicing processed through the government's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0863 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. The associated NAICS Code is 541380.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires PLFA measurements for WASHI Soil Samples for the Prosser, WA location per the SOW. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
Quotes should include pricing as indicated below.
Qty 320 PLFA measurements for WASHI Soil Samples
TOTAL $__________________
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS/ PLACE of PERFORMANCE is:
USDA, ARS24106 N Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350
All amendments 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 12:00 p.m. CT, on or before September 18, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shalunda Mix at shalunda.mix@usda.gov. Reference the Solicitation # and Project Title in the subject line when emailing quote.
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW PLFA WASHI.pdf | ||
| Clauses and Provisions 1232SA25Q0863.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination- Prosser WA.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PLFA measurements for WASHI Soil Samples, USDA, ARS, Prosser, WA | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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