STFC Measurements for WASHI Soil Testing, USDA, ARS, Prosser, WA
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0878
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- B532 Special Studies/Analysis- Soil
- Place of performance
- Prosser, Washington 99350, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotes for STFC measurements for WASHI Soil Testing at their Prosser, Washington location. The procurement requires comprehensive soil testing services for 320 soil samples as part of the Washington State Soil Health Initiative, including analysis of soil pH, electrical conductivity, extractable minerals and nutrients, organic matter, nitrogen levels, carbon content, texture, protein, and other biochemical properties. Quotes must be submitted electronically by September 18, 2025, at 12:00 pm CT to be considered for this firm fixed-price purchase order. The contract will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with past performance assessed on an acceptable/unacceptable basis where any negative past performance results in an unacceptable rating. Offerors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and submit quotes on company letterhead that remain valid for at least 60 days after receipt.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services. The Statement of Work specifies that soil samples will be analyzed exclusively by Soiltest Farm Consultants, the designated laboratory for this research initiative, though the solicitation appears open to competitive bidding. The contract includes a 365-day period of performance with all soil test analysis data required for completion by September 30, 2025. Services will be performed at the USDA ARS facility located at 24106 N Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350, with the government providing the soil samples for testing. The resulting data will be shared with both USDA-ARS and Washington State University researchers to support the soil health research objectives.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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 1232SA25Q0878 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 541380.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires STFC measurements for WASHI Soil Testing for the Prosser, WA location per the SOW. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
Quotes should include pricing as indicated below.
Qty 320 STFC measurements for WASHI Soil Testing
TOTAL $__________________
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS/ PLACE of PERFORMANCE is:
USDA, ARS 24106 N Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350
All amendments and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 12:00 p.m. CT, on or before September 18, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shalunda Mix at shalunda.mix@usda.gov. Reference the Solicitation # and Project Title in the subject line when emailing quote.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Wage Determination- Prosser WA.pdf | ||
| Clauses and Provisions 1232SA25Q0878.pdf | ||
| SOW STFC WASHI.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| STFC Measurements for WASHI Soil Testing, USDA, ARS, Prosser, WA | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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