Untargeted Metabolomics Service
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0586
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- B599 Special Studies/Analysis- Other
- Place of performance
- Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038, United States
- Points of contact
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- Christopher Turner christopher.c.turner@usda.gov (970) 851-3723
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking untargeted metabolomics services through RFQ 1232SA25Q0586, a commercial service procurement for mass spectrometry-based analysis of biological samples. The contractor must provide comprehensive analytical capabilities across three panels covering primary metabolism, complex lipids, and biogenic amines, with the ability to analyze over 1,000 validated compounds and provide metabolite annotations with confidence ratings from levels 1-5. Vendors must demonstrate technical acceptability by confirming their ability to meet the Performance Work Statement and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan requirements, along with past performance documentation submitted through the sam.gov system. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, prioritizing cost-effectiveness among technically qualified offerors. Critical dates include the solicitation posting on August 13, 2025, with quotes due by August 20, 2025, allowing only seven days for response preparation. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05 and follows FAR subpart 12.6 format for commercial services.
This procurement operates under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services with no set-aside designation, making it open to all qualified vendors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The contract scope involves processing 56 total samples, including 45 samples for primary analysis, 5 quality control samples, and 6 dedicated lipid samples, with deliverables encompassing raw data files, retention times, quantification masses, and biochemical database identifiers. The performance period spans 180 days after receipt of order, with 30 days allocated for government preliminary tasks and 150 days designated for sample analysis and data reporting by the contractor. Services will be delivered to the NEA Dairy and Functional Foods Research facility located at 600 East Mermaid Lane in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, with FOB terms at destination. Payment will be processed through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform in arrears after service acceptance, and the contract includes applicable wage determination requirements for Pennsylvania Counties of Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery.
Notice text
13AUG25 Base posting The due date and time are verified to be accurate, and there are (4) separate attachments, (3) numbered and (1) clauses and provisions document. If you cannot see the complete due date and time or the attachments from your chosen device, please contact the help desk at sam.gov for assistance.
Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). There will NOT be a site visit.
(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service 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.
(ii)The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0586 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05.
(iv)Set Aside: No set aside NAICS: 541380
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure.
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires Untargeted Metabolomics Service. See Attachment 001 Performance Work Statement and other attachments for more information.
(vii)Dates: See clauses and provisions document “GENERAL INFORMATION” section for Period of Performance data
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
NEA DAIRY AND FUNCTIONAL FOODS RESEARCH
600 EAST MERMAID LANE
WYNDMOOR PA 19038
FOB Point: Destination
(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Online sam.gov completion of the provision at 52.212-3 is advised.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xiii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.
Notes:
Solicitation Inquiries:
a. Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation prior to contract award shall be submitted in writing only to the Contracting Officer.
b. Inquiries shall be via Email only, no phone inquiries will be accepted.
c. The Contracting Officer’s email contact information is listed as the PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT in the sam.gov Contract Opportunities posting.
Time Zones: Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above. Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments.
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.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 001 Performance Work Statement and QASP.pdf | ||
| RFQ 1232SA25Q0586 Clauses and Provisions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 002 Wage Determination 2015_5791_R29.pdf | ||
| Attachment 003 Transmittal Summary.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Untargeted Metabolomics Service | Award Notice | |
| Untargeted Metabolomics Service | Solicitation |
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