RNA Sequencing
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12305B23Q0182
- Agency
- Northeast Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA, ARS, Grape Genetics Research Unit in Geneva, New York requires RNA Sequencing and Genome Sequencing of Grapevine. The contractor will provide 96 samples of Illumina RNASeq sequencing, including quality check of received RNA, strand-specific mRNA library preparation with polyA enrichment, 2x150bp NovaSeq 6000 sequencing, data quality control, raw sequence data transfer by secure means, and rapid turn-around time of 21 days or fewer from Quality check of received RNA. The sequencing data will be used to evaluate levels of gene expression in plant tissue responding to treatments, or to evaluate gene expression in model plant species used for transgenic gene functional validation.
List of products and services to be provided by the contractor:
- 96 samples of Illumina RNASeq sequencing
- Quality check of received RNA
- Strand-specific mRNA library preparation with polyA enrichment
- 2x150bp NovaSeq 6000 sequencing
- Data quality control
- Raw sequence data transfer by secure means
- Rapid turn-around time of 21 days or fewer from Quality check of received RNA
- All work completed in the U.S.A.
- Delivery of the Sequencing data to the USDA-ARS, Grape Genetic Research Unit, 15 Castle Creek Drive, Geneva, NY, 14456
- Standard warranty coverage.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 12305B23Q0182 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 2023-05 through September 7, 2023.
(iv) This is solicitation is unrestricted and the associated NAICS code is 541380 and small business size standard is $19,000,000.
(v) See attached document RNA Sequencing for a list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
(vi) USDA ARS requires a Genome Sequencing
(vii) Place of delivery: USDA-ARS, Grape Genetic Research Unit, 15 Castle Creek Drive, Geneva, NY, 14456
(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, if used, and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision. Evaluation will be based on best value with price being more important than technical and past performance.
To be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (Quote on company letterhead) detailing the description, total price per the Specifications and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
(b) Submit SAM.gov UEI# with quotation.
(c) Place of Manufacture of Item(s)
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation by the deadline 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.
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and addenda include [N/A].
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Additional clauses include:
none
(xiii) A statement regarding any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
(xiv) Quotes are due on September 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM Eastern time by email to Ronnie Roscoe at ronnie.roscoe@usda.gov.
(xv) Ronnie Roscoe may be reached at ronnie.roscoe@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by September 13, 2023.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Question with Answers.pdf | ||
| SOW for RNA sequencing .pdf | ||
| Commercial Items Clauses.pdf | ||
| SOW for RNA sequencing from Novogene lcd_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RNA Sequencing | Solicitation | |
| RNA Sequencing | Pre-Solicitation |
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