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DNA Sequencing for the Physiology and Pathology of Tree Fruits Research

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1232SA26Q1430Federal

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The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for DNA sequencing services to support the Physiology and Pathology of Tree Fruits Research Center under solicitation 1232SA26Q1430. While the agency intends to award this contract on a single source basis, this is an unrestricted acquisition open to all responsible sources. The work falls under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services, and the place of performance is located in Wenatchee, Washington. Interested parties must submit their quotations by the deadline of September 18, 2026. This combined synopsis and solicitation follows FAR Part 12 guidelines for commercial items, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The government maintains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the contract based on the responses received.

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USDA seeks DNA sequencing services for Tree Fruits Research Center in Wenatchee, Washington.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Wenatchee, WA, 98801, USA

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NONE

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Solicitation_1232SA26Q1430.pdf

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FAR+6_Redacted.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Kerrie Hodges

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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 1232SA26Q1430 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for DNA Sequencing for the Physiology and Pathology of Tree Fruits Research Center.


The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to award on a single source basis.


Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit a quotation by the response date listed, in accordance with the instructions provided herein. All timely responses to this solicitation will be considered, however, the determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.


This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services.  The small business size standard is $19 million.  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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