Analyzation of Samples for Emergent Screwworm

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation due date has been extended to 02/17/2026.

• An updated service date has been incorporated.

• The Period of Performance is now 02/23/2026 to 07/31/2026.

• Solicitation due date.

• Service date.

• Period of Performance.

• The proposal deadline has been extended to 02/17/2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0102. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory intends to award a contract for the Analyzation of Samples for Emergent Screwworm research study on a single-source basis. Potential sources who believe they can provide the required services are invited to submit a quotation.

• The core requirement is the "Analyzation of Samples for Emergent Screwworm research study."

• Specific details regarding the Statement of Work (SOW) are referenced in Attachment 2.

• Attachment 1 contains the Terms and Conditions.

• The anticipated award type is a firm-fixed-price contract with one (1) one-year base period.

• Offers are being requested via this announcement; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

• The submission deadline is not explicitly stated in the provided pages but is referenced as a "response date listed."

• Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the specified receipt date.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

• Price will be evaluated for the base period to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

• Technical Acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the ability to meet requirements and demonstrate understanding.

• Past Performance will also be evaluated (Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable).

• The evaluation process will proceed from the lowest priced offer, evaluating for Technical Acceptability and Past Performance until a technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered.

• The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference. Full text is available electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

• Key clauses include those related to commercial items, terms and conditions, whistleblower rights, combating trafficking in persons, service contract labor standards, and various small business provisions.

• The delivery date is required no later than 02/23/2026, with early deliveries accepted.

• Items shall be shipped to the University of California, Davis.

• The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available for addressing protest issues.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the "Analyzation of Samples for Emergent Screwworm" research study. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to award this requirement on a single-source basis. Potential sources who believe they can provide the required services are invited to submit a quotation.

• The core requirement is the "Analyzation of Samples for Emergent Screwworm" research study.

• Specific details regarding the Statement of Work (SOW) are provided in Attachment 2.

• Attachment 1 contains the Terms and Conditions.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: One (1) one-year base period.

• The government intends to make one award.

• Submission: Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to the contract specialist/purchasing agent in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

• Offer Acceptance Period: Quoters agree to hold their offer prices firm for 90 calendar days from the specified receipt date.

• Questions Deadline: February 06, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Submit questions via email to winston.buchanan@usda.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria:

  • Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
  • Price will be evaluated for the base period. Failure to propose pricing for the base period may result in exclusion.
  • Technical Acceptability will be rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the ability to meet requirements and demonstrate understanding.
  • Past Performance will be evaluated as "Acceptable," "Neutral," or "Unacceptable."
  • The evaluation process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns (Total Small Business Set-Aside).

• The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

• Quoters are required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference. Full text is available at www.acquisition.gov.

• Delivery is required no later than 02/20/2026. Early deliveries will be accepted.

• The delivery address is University of California, Davis, 620 W. Health Sciences Drive, Davis, CA 95616.

• Information regarding agency protests and the USDA Ombudsman Program is provided.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To perform specialized toxicological analysis of experimental molasses-based cattle feed supplements for an emergent New World screwworm research study, in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

• Analyze approximately 50-100 cooked molasses cattle supplement blocks.

• Conduct Quantitative Potency Verification to ensure insecticide concentration meets pre-defined thresholds.

• Perform Batch Homogeneity Testing to confirm uniform distribution of macrocyclic lactones.

• Conduct Clinical Stability Profiling to assess API degradation under simulated field conditions and determine shelf-life.

• Data generated is time-critical and serves as primary "go/no-go" criteria for the study timeline.

• Results will confirm if feed supplements meet regulatory requirements for insecticide consistency and stability.

• Analytical results must be compliant with ISO 17025 standards.

Not specified in the document.

• Utilize validated, proprietary high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry protocols.

• Contractor must provide qualified analytical chemists with expertise in complex organic and inorganic analyses, including toxins, xenobiotic residues, and essential nutrients in various biological samples.

• Specialized technical expertise required in Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, GC/MS, HRMS) and Elemental Analysis (ICP-MS).

• Proficiency in sample preparation techniques (solid-phase extraction, liquid-liquid extraction).

• Strict adherence to ISO 17025 standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for quality control.

• Comprehensive Analytical Report summarizing findings.

• Data Tables and Supporting Documentation in electronic format.

• Reports to be delivered within 15 business days following completion of analyses for each batch.