Sole Source- Metabolomic Links of Blueberry Intake and Cognitive Function
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12444726Q0078
- Agency
- Forest Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- Boston, Massachusetts 02111, United States
- Points of contact
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- Shannon Wrobel shannon.wrobel@usda.gov (316) 247-3847
- Laniece Nixon laniece.nixon@usda.gov (912) 581-0625
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service seeks advanced metabolomic analysis of 58 human plasma samples to support research on blueberry intake and cognitive function, with proposals due September 13 and questions due September 10. This is a sole-source procurement awarded to Metabolon, Inc; capability statements from other vendors will be evaluated only to determine whether competitive procurement is warranted, and no reimbursement will be made for submission costs.
Place of performance is Boston, MA. The contractor must quantify over 2,500 metabolites per sample using UPLC-MS/MS, apply proprietary metabolite libraries and annotation algorithms, and deliver normalized data with statistical and multivariate analyses (PCA, PLS-DA, correlation analyses). Prior experience with human plasma metabolomics and Section 508-compliant electronic deliverables is required. The NAICS code is 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services; the PSC is B504, Special Studies/Analysis–Chemical/Biological.
Period of performance runs September 28 through December 27, 2026, with a standard turnaround time of 8–12 weeks from sample receipt. Deliverables include a relative concentration profile in Excel, a Word report with analytical methods, and 12 months of access to the Metabolon Client Portal. All data is confidential USDA ARS research property; contractors may not distribute or publish findings without written authorization.
Evaluation criteria are technical approach (ability to meet schedule, explanation of any unmet requirements), price (fair and reasonable per FAR 12.204), and past performance (acceptable or neutral rating). Award goes to the highest technically rated offeror with acceptable or neutral past performance and fair-and-reasonable pricing. Prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days. The contracting officer is Laniece Nixon (912-581-0625).
Notice text
The USDA intends to award a sole source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Metabolon, Inc for advanced metabolomic analysis of 58 human plasma samples for a study on blueberry intake and cognitive function. The contractor must quantify over 2,500 metabolites per sample using UPLC‑MS/MS, apply proprietary libraries and annotation tools, and provide normalized data with statistical and multivariate analyses. Prior experience with human plasma and Section 508‑compliant electronic deliverables is required.
Metabolon, Inc. is uniquely qualified to meet the Government’s needs because it is able to accurately quantify more than 2,500 metabolites per human plasma sample, utilize UPLC-MS/MS instrumentation, and apply the proprietary metabolite libraries and annotation algorithms required for precise metabolite identification. The work also demands extensive prior experience with human plasma metabolomics and established high-throughput analytical platforms—capabilities Metabolon already possesses. These specialized, proprietary tools and expertise are not widely available in the commercial marketplace, making Metabolon uniquely positioned to perform the required services.
Although this is a sole source action, any capability statements received must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses will be evaluated solely to determine whether competitive procurement is appropriate. The determination to compete, or not compete, is at the sole discretion of the contracting officer. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with submitting capability information.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C04-12444726Q0078 RFQ.pdf | ||
| C04 12444726Q0078 SOW.pdf |
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