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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Metabolomic Analysis

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1232SA26Q1503Federal

Response Deadline09/22/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract for metabolomic analysis services to support the Soybean and Nitrogen Fixation Research Unit in Raleigh, North Carolina. The requirement specifies the use of a proprietary chemocentric methodology underpinned by over 145 patents, where small molecules must be authenticated using fragmentation patterns, accurate mass, and retention time. This effort falls under NAICS code 541714. This notice serves as an informational announcement rather than a formal solicitation for bids or proposals. Interested and capable sources must submit their technical capabilities and expression of interest via email to Frank Palmer at frank.palmer@usda.gov by September 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm Mountain Daylight Savings Time.

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USDA seeks sole source metabolomic analysis services for Soybean and Nitrogen Fixation Research.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA

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1232SA26Q1503 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award

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PostedSep 15

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Response DeadlineSep 22

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09/22/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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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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Frank Palmer

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Notice of Intent to sole source in accordance with the attached memorandum.

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