Sequencer
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0872
- Agency
-
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
- Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is procuring a benchtop DNA sequencer through RFQ solicitation number 12332SA25Q0872. The sequencer must produce reads exceeding 20kb from high molecular weight DNA, support genome assembly and diversity analysis pipelines, and generate reads covering large complex grass genomes (5GB) at 5-10x coverage. The equipment must be compact (not exceeding 500m x 500m), include cloud-based support and training, and be compatible with existing laboratory workflows. The procurement will be evaluated using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with award going to the lowest-priced quote that meets or exceeds the technical acceptability standards and demonstrates preference for domestic end-products. Responses are due September 22, 2025, with Amendment 1 posting Questions and Answers on September 19, 2025, including confirmation that reagents may be included in proposals.
This opportunity is designated as a total 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement involves a single sequencer unit to be delivered FOB destination to the PWA Plant Germplasm facility at Washington State University, located at 2000 Wilson Road, 293 Clark Hall, Pullman, WA 99164-6402. The solicitation follows FAR part 13 procedures for commercial items and services, with provisions effective through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-05 dated August 7, 2025. The combined synopsis/solicitation represents the only solicitation document, and no separate written solicitation will be issued.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment 1- Questions and Answers #1 Posted 9/19
PSC 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services 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 12332SA25Q0872 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 2025-05, August 7, 2025.
(iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1,000.
(v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
(vi) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires a Contractor to provide a sequencer. See attached Specifications.
(vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance:
PWA PLANT GERMPLASM
2000 WILSON ROAD
293 Clark Hall,
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
PULLMAN WA 99164-6402 and is FOB destination.
(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote.
Award will be made on the basis of LPTA to the government from quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.
- Technical Capability- Ability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications.
- Preference for domestic end-product item.
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions
(xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALLOF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, place of manufacture, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs including installation.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Place of Manufacture for items(s)
- Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications, such as brochures or item literature, in order to fully evaluate supply items.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation 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.
(xv) Quotes are due on 9/22/2025 at 9:00 AM PST by email to Elizabeth Wilson at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov.
(xvi) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 9/19/2024 by 9:00 AM PST.
Update #3 ·
PSC 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services 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 12332SA25Q0872 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 2025-05, August 7, 2025.
(iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1,000.
(v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
(vi) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires a Contractor to provide a sequencer. See attached Specifications.
(vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance:
PWA PLANT GERMPLASM
2000 WILSON ROAD
293 Clark Hall,
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
PULLMAN WA 99164-6402 and is FOB destination.
(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote.
Award will be made on the basis of LPTA to the government from quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.
- Technical Capability- Ability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications.
- Preference for domestic end-product item.
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions
(xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALLOF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, place of manufacture, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs including installation.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Place of Manufacture for items(s)
- Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications, such as brochures or item literature, in order to fully evaluate supply items.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation 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.
(xv) Quotes are due on 9/22/2025 at 9:00 AM PST by email to Elizabeth Wilson at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov.
(xvi) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 9/19/2024 by 9:00 AM PST.
Update #2 ·
*UPDATE to Contracing POC 9/18/2025. Corrected below.
PSC 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services 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 12332SA25Q0872 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 2025-05, August 7, 2025.
(iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1,000.
(v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
(vi) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires a Contractor to provide a sequencer. See attached Specifications.
(vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance:
PWA PLANT GERMPLASM
2000 WILSON ROAD
293 Clark Hall,
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
PULLMAN WA 99164-6402 and is FOB destination.
(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote.
Award will be made on the basis of LPTA to the government from quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.
- Technical Capability- Ability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications.
- Preference for domestic end-product item.
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions
(xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALLOF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, place of manufacture, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs including installation.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Place of Manufacture for items(s)
- Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications, such as brochures or item literature, in order to fully evaluate supply items.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation 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.
(xv) Quotes are due on 9/22/2025 at 9:00 AM PST by email to Kristopher Bankhead at Kristopher.Bankhead@usda.gov.
(xvi) Kristopher Bankhead may be reached at Kristopher.Bankhead@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 9/19/2024 by 9:00 AM PST.
Update #1 ·
PSC 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services 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 12332SA25Q0872 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 2025-05, August 7, 2025.
(iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1,000.
(v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
(vi) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires a Contractor to provide a sequencer. See attached Specifications.
(vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance:
PWA PLANT GERMPLASM
2000 WILSON ROAD
293 Clark Hall,
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
PULLMAN WA 99164-6402 and is FOB destination.
(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote.
Award will be made on the basis of LPTA to the government from quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.
- Technical Capability- Ability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications.
- Preference for domestic end-product item.
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions
(xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALLOF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, place of manufacture, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs including installation.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Place of Manufacture for items(s)
- Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications, such as brochures or item literature, in order to fully evaluate supply items.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation 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.
(xv) Quotes are due on 9/22/2025 at 9:00 AM PST by email to Elizabeth Wilson at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov.
(xvi) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 9/19/2024 by 9:00 AM PST.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Questions and Answers.docx | DOCX document | |
| Contract Terms and Conditions.docx | DOCX document | |
| Specifications.docx | DOCX document |
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