Wheat Genotyping
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for Wheat Genotyping services under Solicitation RFQ 1232SA26Q0236. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed price purchase order to perform targeted genotyping-by-sequencing of wheat samples. Quotations are due by March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform targeted genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) for 1,920 wheat samples using the AgriSeq Wheat 4k genotyping panel for the USDA ARS Plant Science Research Unit in Raleigh, NC. Key tasks include:
- DNA library preparation for 1,920 wheat DNA samples using AgriSeq targeted GBS.
- Sequencing of prepared AgriSeq DNA libraries with a mean target coverage of no less than 100x.
- Delivery of AgriSeq wheat panel target variant calls in a single merged Variant Call Format (VCF) file. The AgriSeq Wheat 4k panel is the only acceptable panel to maintain research continuity. All deliverables must be completed within 30 calendar days of the contractor's receipt of DNA samples from the USDA.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 1232SA26Q0236)
- Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 541380, $19M size standard)
- Product/Service Code: B529 (Scientific Data Studies)
- Period of Performance: March 13, 2026 - August 31, 2026 (for CLIN 0001)
- Place of Performance: Raleigh, NC
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, considering Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance. Technical Acceptability will be rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on affirmations in Attachment 4. Minimum Submission Requirements:
- Completed and timely submitted Attachment 4 Schedule and Transmittal Summary.
- Completion of Summary Information Sections 1.1 through 1.5.
- Completion of fillable fields for a responsive quotation (Sections 2.1 through 2.7).
- Completion of all fillable fields in Section 3.0 Pricing Information, including a "Quotation GRAND TOTAL" and pricing for CLIN 0001 "Wheat Genotyping." Offerors must affirm active SAM.gov registration, adherence to FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination, invoicing via IPP, and quotation validity for at least 30 days.
Key Dates & Contact
- Published Date: February 25, 2026
- Quotation Due Date: March 4, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Contact: Christopher Turner, christopher.c.turner@usda.gov
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Bidders must also review Attachment 2 Wage Determination for North Carolina, which outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required under the Service Contract Act, directly impacting proposal pricing.