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Genetic Sample Analysis

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12805B22Q0005Federal

Submission Closed10/08/2021, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable vendors for genetic sample analysis at the Plains Area Range and Livestock Research Unit in Miles City, Montana. The specific requirements include DNA extraction and genetic analysis for 652 samples using the GGP Bovine 100K SNP Chip Panel and 8 samples using the ILMN Bovine 770K. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. Interested firms, particularly small businesses, must submit a detailed capability statement and company information to Christopher C. Turner by October 8, 2021. Required submission details include the company name, address, point of contact, DUNS number, Cage Code, socioeconomic category, and any applicable GSA Schedule numbers. The expected acquisition will fall under NAICS code 541380 and will be conducted as a commercial item purchase following FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pa Aao Acq/per Prop

Contract Value

$20,395

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Miles City, MT, 59301, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

NEOGEN CORP

Award Issued Date

10/19/2021, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedOct 4

Sources Sought

AwardedOct 19

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

10/08/2021, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pa Aao Acq/per Prop

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pa Aao Acq/per Prop

Office AddressFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

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Christopher Turner

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment by the Government, nor is it a Request for Proposal (RFQ) at this time. Responses to this Notice must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research to determine, in particular, the capability of Small Business firms to provide the supplies/services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name; (b) address; (c) point of contact; (d) email address; (e ) DUNS Number; (f) Cage Code; (g) socioeconomic category (i.e., small business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, etc.); (h) a technical/capability statement and; (i) any GSA Schedule numbers. ARS will accept responses from ALL socioeconomic categories in order to gain a more complete understanding of the market for these services. The Plains Area Range and Livestock Research Unit of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), in Miles City, MT has a need for Genetic Sample Analysis The requirement is for Genetic Sample Analysis Vendor shall provide the following: Genetic analysis of samples: 652 samples on the GGP Bovine 100K SNP Chip Panel & DNA Extraction Services. 8 Samples on ILMN Bovine 770K & DNA Extraction Services The NAICS Code for the expected acquisition is 541380. Any subsequent procurement will be conducted as a commercial item purchase in accordance with FAR Part 12 and as a Simplified Acquisition Procedure in accordance with FAR Part 13. Please email capability statements to Christopher C. Turner at contact@example.gov by 1700 Mountain Time on Friday October 8th, 2021. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please note - Genetic Sample Analysis " in the subject line of the email. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that the response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organizations qualifications to deliver the services. Respondents are also advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information or provide feedback about any of the information received. After review of the responses received, the Government may issue a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation in Federal Business Opportunities. No proprietary, sensitive, confidential or classified information shall be included with your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation.