Phage Library Screening

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, is soliciting quotations for Phage Library Screening under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0915, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12. This acquisition is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with a size standard of $19.0 million in annual receipts and classified under NAICS code 541380, ensuring only eligible small business concerns may respond. The solicitation is not a formal RFP but a streamlined RFQ process where no additional written documents will be issued, and all responsible small business sources are invited to submit quotations by the deadline of July 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. The work is to be performed in Manhattan, Kansas, with the contracting office located in Beltsville, Maryland. The point of contact for this opportunity is Erin Riffey, who can be reached via email at erin.riffey@usda.gov or by phone at 970-631-2294. Responses must be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided in the solicitation, and award decisions will be based on evaluated quotations reflecting compliance, capability, and price competitiveness within the small business set-aside framework. The opportunity was posted on SAM.gov on July 10, 2026, and interested parties are encouraged to review the full details via the provided UI link to ensure complete understanding of requirements and submission procedures.