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Genome Sequencing

ID: 1232SA25Q0273 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

Genome Sequencing in accordance with the attached solicitation documents.

Background
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service is seeking Genome Sequencing Services as part of their mission to advance agricultural research. This solicitation is issued under RFQ number 1232SA25Q0273 and is a total small business set aside. The goal of the contract is to procure genome sequencing services that will support the agency's research objectives.

Work Details
The contractor will provide Genome Sequencing Services as specified in the attached Statement of Work (Attachment A). The services include:
- Performing genome sequencing for specified samples.
- Delivering completed sequencing results to the Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory located at 10300 Baltimore Ave., Bldg 1040, Rm. 103, Beltsville, MD 20705.
- Ensuring all services conform to the requirements outlined in the contract and are subject to inspection and acceptance by the USDA.
- The contract includes two line items: Line Item 0001 for Base Year Genome Sequencing Services from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026; and Line Item 1001 for Option Year 1 Genome Sequencing Services from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.

Period of Performance
The period of performance includes a base year from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with an option for an additional year from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory located at 10300 Baltimore Ave., Bldg 1040, Rm. 103, Beltsville, MD 20705.

Overview

Agency
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) [USDA]
Response Deadline
Aug. 1, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
July 23, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
PSC
B529 - Special Studies/Analysis- Scientific Data
Place of Performance
Beltsville, MD 20705 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 8 days, below average for the Agricultural Research Service. 75% of obligations for similar contracts within the Agricultural Research Service were awarded full & open.
On 7/23/25 Agricultural Research Service issued Synopsis Solicitation 1232SA25Q0273 for Genome Sequencing due 8/1/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541714 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC B529.
Primary Contact
Name
Frank Palmer   Profile
Email
frank.palmer@usda.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS AFM APD
FPDS Organization Code
12H2-1232SA
Source Organization Code
500022476
Last Updated
Aug. 16, 2025
Last Updated By
frank.palmer@usda.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 16, 2025