RNA-Seq of 140 Samples
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12505B24Q0352
- Agency
- Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Debora Wells debora.wells@usda.gov (970) 631-4803
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area is seeking quotes for RNA-Seq sequencing services for 140 pig intestine samples. The contractor will perform RNA quality testing, library preparation, and Illumina NovaSeq sequencing to generate approximately 30 million read pairs per sample, and deliver the raw sequencing data, RNA quality reports, and sequencing QC reports to the government within 6 weeks of receiving the samples. The award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote based on the evaluation criteria of technical specifications and price.
This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside with a NAICS code of 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology) and a PSC code of B529 (Special Studies/Analysis- Scientific Data). Quotes are due by September 16, 2024 and must be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov. The place of performance is Calverton, MD 20705.
Notice text
Solicitation number 12505B24Q352 RNA-Seq of 140 Samples is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology), with a small business size standard of 1,000 Employees and a PSC Code of B529 (Special Studies/Analysis-Scientific Data).
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001 RNA-Seq of 140 Samples
Specifications: See attached RFQ
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Contractor shall complete all testing and provide final data within 6 (weeks) weeks of date of receipt of testing material from USDA. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following:
(1) Price
(2) Technical Specifications,
All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov .
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Data and results will be delivered to 10300 Baltimore Avenue Bldg. 200 Rm 217; Beltsville MD.
See attached RFQ document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
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. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 12505B24Q0352 RNA Seq of 140 Samples.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RNA-Seq of 140 Samples | Award Notice | |
| RNA-Seq of 140 Samples | Solicitation |
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