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Developing Sugarcane Marker Panel Assay

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Solicitation 1232SA26Q0668 is a request for quotations from the USDA Agricultural Research Service to develop and design a mid-density Single Nucleotide Polymorphic marker panel assay consisting of 5000 SNPs for sugarcane genomic research. The project involves updating an existing custom sugarcane SNP panel developed by the Sugarcane Research Unit in Houma, Louisiana, in strict accordance with the provided Statement of Work. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested responsible sources must submit their quotations by September 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The performance of the contract will take place in Canal Point, Florida.

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USDA seeks small business quotes for a 5000 SNP sugarcane marker panel assay.

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Canal Point, FL, 33438, USA

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SBA

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Attachment+2+Statement+of+Work+Solicitation+1232SA26Q0668.doc

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Attachment+3+Wage+Determination+WD+2015-4573+Palm+Beach+County+FL+Solicitation+1232SA26Q0668.pdf

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Justification+and+Approval+Decision+to+Restrict+Competition+Under+SAT+Solicitation+1232SA26Q0668_Redacted.pdf

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Attachment+1+Terms+and+Conditions+Solicitation+1232SA26Q0668.docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 


Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0668 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to develop and design a mid-density Single Nucleotide Polymorphic (SNP) marker panel assay (5000 SNPs) for sugarcane genomic research. Update an existing custom-made sugarcane SNP panel developed by USDA, ARS, SEA, Sugarcane Research Unit, Houma, LA in strict accordance as outlined in attached Statement of Work (SOW).


This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541715  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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