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Maize DNA Extraction and Sequencing

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1232SA26Q0568Federal

Submission Closed06/05/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract solicitation number 1232SA26Q0568, issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service located in Beltsville, Maryland, requests quotations for DNA extraction and sequencing services on 384 maize leaf samples. This acquisition is conducted as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Part 12 and is a total small business set-aside in compliance with SBA regulations, targeting businesses classified under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a size standard of $19 million. The work will be performed in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and interested small business concerns may submit their quotations by the deadline of June 5, 2026. This solicitation represents the only request for quotations and no further written solicitation will be issued. The contract includes an amended Statement of Work attached to the solicitation, clarifying the detailed requirements of the services requested. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Kerrie Hodges, and all responsible sources who meet the small business criteria are eligible to participate. The solicitation can be viewed and responded to through the official SAM.gov workspace link provided.

General Info

USDA seeks small business for DNA extraction/sequencing of 384 maize leaf samples by June 5, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

(4)

Questions and Answers 27 May - Sequencing Requirement Clarifications

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SOW for Maize DNA Extraction and Genotyping Services 1232SA26Q0568

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Solicitation 1232SA2600568 for DNA Extraction and Sequencing Services

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Questions and Answers 15 May

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

Amendment 2May 15

Contract was updated

PostedMay 27

Combined Synopsis

Amendment 3May 27

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineJun 5

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/05/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Kerrie Hodges

contact@example.gov

Full Description

***Questions and Answers in Attachments dated 27 May***

** Questions and Answers are in attachments - 15 May**

*Amended to include missing Statement of Work (SOW). SOW is in the attachments.*

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 1232SA26Q0568 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for DNA Extraction and Sequencing services for 384 maize leaf samples.

This acquisition is 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 $19,000,000 This acquisition is Choose an item. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.