Maize DNA Extraction and Sequencing
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for DNA Extraction and Sequencing Services for 384 maize leaf samples. This requirement supports the Corn Host Plant Resistance Research Unit in Mississippi State, MS. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide DNA extraction and sequencing services for 384 maize leaf samples, strictly adhering to the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Deliverables include the complete sequencing data for all samples.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services
- Size Standard: $19,000,000
- Period of Performance: 15 weeks, from June 15, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Delivery: Required by September 30, 2026 (early deliveries accepted).
- Place of Performance: Mississippi State, MS.
- Published Date: May 1, 2026
- Questions Due: May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT
- Offer Due Date: June 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT
Evaluation & Award
Quotations will be evaluated based on Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance. The award will be made to the offeror with the highest technically rated proposal, provided the proposed price is fair and reasonable, and past performance is acceptable or neutral. No trade-offs will be conducted. Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive and agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Submission & Contact
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to Kerrie Hodges (kerrie.hodges@usda.gov) by the deadline, including the solicitation name and number in the subject line.