PromethION 2 Integrated Benchtop Nanopore Sequencer/ Comparable with 1 year License and Consumables- USDA, ARS, Byron, Georgia
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0806
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Byron, Georgia 31008, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure a PromethION 2 Integrated benchtop nanopore sequencer or comparable system with a one-year license and consumables for genomic research applications. The system must support ultra-long, high-throughput sequencing of native DNA and RNA with advanced capabilities including direct detection of base modifications, real-time basecalling, and the ability to generate reads exceeding 100 Kb in length while supporting up to 220 Gb per flow cell. The primary research focus involves genomic studies of pecans and their ecological partners, with applications spanning plant genomics, cultivar development, insect genomics, viral and microbial genomics, and metagenomics. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology to award a firm fixed-price purchase order. Quotes must be submitted electronically by September 23, 2025, and must remain valid for at least 60 days after receipt.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documents, though offerors must provide detailed pricing information including unit prices, discounts, and total costs for the complete system package. The equipment will be delivered to and perform at the USDA ARS facility located at 21 Dunbar Road in Byron, Georgia. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and complete all required representations and certifications, including compliance with Buy American requirements, telecommunications equipment restrictions, and various small business provisions. The procurement includes installation, staff training, and technical support as part of the integrated system delivery, with the government anticipating a single award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable vendor.
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 1232SA25Q0806 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 334516.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires PromethION 2 Integrated benchtop nanopore sequencer with 1 year license and consumables for the BYRON, GEORGIA location per the SOW. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
Quotes should include pricing as indicated below.
PromethION 2 Integrated benchtop nanopore sequencer with 1 year license and consumables
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:
UDSA ARS, 21 Dunbar Rd, Byron, Georgia, 31008
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 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Specification Sheet ONT P2 Solo.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Clauses and Provisions- Supply.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PromethION 2 Integrated Benchtop Nanopore Sequencer/ Comparable with 1 year License and Consumables- USDA, ARS, Byron, Georgia | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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