USDA-NEA Development of Atlantic Salmon Genomic Breeding Values

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks development of Atlantic salmon genomic breeding values through an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract, with quotations due July 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time and questions due July 20 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This procurement is a total small business set-aside; only small business concerns are eligible.

Place of performance is Franklin, Maine. The contract covers a three-year ordering period from July 23, 2026 through July 22, 2029, with six service categories per year: Genotype Quality Control, Genomic Estimated Breeding Values Estimation, Quantify Genetic Parameters and Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) for fillet fat content and pigment, Database Management, Mating Pair Allocation, and Project Management & Reporting. Each service is ordered as a one-year deliverable with final deliveries on July 22, 2027, July 22, 2028, and July 22, 2029.

The NAICS code is 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services; the PSC is B516, Special Studies/Analysis – Animal/Fisheries. The Government estimates annual purchases of up to $115,000 per year with an IDIQ ceiling of $350,000 and a minimum order guarantee of $100. Contractor pricing must cover all line items; Genotype Quality Control and Genomic Estimated Breeding Values Estimation each represent 4,500 units annually, while GWAS ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 units across the three periods. Award will be made to one contractor based on best value evaluation considering technical approach, price fairness and reasonableness, and past performance (neutral or acceptable). Offerors must submit three past performance references for similar work and keep offers firm for 90 calendar days from the quote due date. Questions should be directed to jacob.toft@usda.gov.