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Proprietary Metabolomic Analysis and Small Molecule Authentication

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

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This subcontract involves providing advanced metabolomic analysis of biological samples for prime contractors supporting USDA Agricultural Research Service projects. The work utilizes a proprietary chemocentric methodology to authenticate small molecules through the analysis of fragmentation patterns, accurate mass, and retention time. Execution of these services requires the use of liquid chromatography systems and high-resolution mass spectrometry to produce authenticated analysis reports and data sets. The project is associated with the Department of Agriculture under the USDA Ars Afm Apd agency and is categorized under NAICS code 541714. Performance of the contract is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The solicitation was posted on September 15, 2026, with a response deadline of September 22, 2026.

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Subcontract for advanced metabolomic analysis of biological samples for USDA ARS in Raleigh.

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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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1232SA26Q1503.

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Metabolomic Analysis

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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

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Performs advanced metabolomic analysis of biological samples for prime contractors on USDA Agricultural Research Service projects. Executes analysis using a proprietary chemocentric methodology to authenticate small molecules via retention time, accurate mass, and fragmentation patterns. Requires high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and liquid chromatography (LC) systems. Delivers authenticated metabolomic data sets and analysis reports.

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