Automation of NDL Processing of Analytical Data

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has awarded a sole source contract modification to McWest Corporation, located in Minneapolis, MN, under contract number AG-32SC-C-14-0078. This contract, issued under the authority of federal regulations for sole source procurement, is focused on the automation of NDL processing of analytical data. The scope of work includes developing software to maintain control sample limit information, generating reports comparing control sample results to expected ranges, and designing functionality for sample unit applications. Additional tasks entail promoting the use of agile project management software among NDL and its contractors, implementing and communicating a data dictionary, coordinating database design changes, initiating redesign efforts for the STACI system, and creating features to import data from the NDL Portal into initial food items. This contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541511 and is performed in Beltsville, Maryland. The contract is not open for competitive quotes, reflecting its sole source nature. The Contracting Officer responsible for this procurement is Joshua Dobereiner, who can be contacted for further information. The award ensures the continuation and enhancement of critical systems that support the USDA's analytical data processing and project management needs, aimed at improving efficiency and data integration for ongoing research activities.