RNA Sequencing for Somerville, TX
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0936
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- Somerville, Texas 77879, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Brian Fien brian.fien@usda.gov (510) 955-2760
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking RNA sequencing services to support research on pecan shuck decline, a physiological disorder affecting pecan trees. The procurement, issued as RFQ 1232SA25Q0926, requires comprehensive RNA sequencing services for 72 samples, including RNA quality assessment, cDNA synthesis, library preparation, and paired-end 150 base pair sequencing to approximately 70 million read pairs per sample. The contractor must deliver an RNA Quality Control Report, library concentration and fragment size distribution report, raw sequencing data files, and a detailed workflow summary. The evaluation will use Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, with technical capability assessed on a pass/fail basis and price serving as the determining factor among technically acceptable quotes. Quotes are due by September 24, 2025, with delivery required within 60 days of contract award.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a small business size standard of $19 million. The single award will be made to the responsible quoter submitting the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote for the RNA sequencing services covering one 72-sample run. Performance will occur at the USDA Pecan facility located at 10200 FM 50 Road, Somerville, Texas 77879, with FOB Destination terms applying. The Service Contract Labor Standards apply with Wage Determination Number 2015-5221 REV 29 for Burleson County, Texas. The research aims to identify key genetic factors contributing to pecan shuck decline and develop mitigation strategies to improve pecan tree health and productivity, with data delivery required within the 60-day performance period through FTP, Globus Transfer, or hard drive.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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 1232SA25Q0926 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025. Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Number 2015-5221 REV 29 dated 07/08/2025 for Burleson County, TX is applicable and is attached.
This solicitation is issued as total small business set-aside The associated NAICS code is 541380 the small business size standard is $19.
List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 541380 RNA sequencing 1 ea (72 sample run)
Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See attached Statement of Work
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Delivery within 60 days of award
USDA Pecan, 10200 FM 50 Rd, Somerville, TX, 77879
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
There are no 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.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 09/24/2025 at 12:00pm PST to Brian.Fien@usda.gov
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
Brian.Fien@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Brian.Fien@usda.gov no later than 09/21/2025 at 12:00pm PST
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| Terms and Conditions.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work.pdf |
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