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USDA ARS RNA-Seq Library Preparation and Sequencing Services

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127EAU26Q0078 Federal

Response Deadline09/22/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for RNA-Seq library preparation and sequencing services under solicitation 127EAU26Q0078. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items, designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380. The work will be performed in Ames, Iowa, with a performance period of 90 days from the date of the award. Interested offerors must submit their electronic quotations to Contracting Officer Veronica Beck by September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Submissions must include all required information as specified in the solicitation and its attachments to be considered for the contract.

General Info

USDA seeks small business quotes for RNA-Seq services in Iowa by September 21, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa Southwest 4 Usda-FsView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

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SBA

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedSep 16

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineSep 22

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09/22/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTCin 3 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa Southwest 4 Usda-Fs

Contacts1 person available

OfficeAlbuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA

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Department Of Agriculture → Csa Southwest 4 Usda-Fs

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Office AddressAlbuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA

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Veronica Beck

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is soliciting quotations for RNA-Seq Library.This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.

Quotations are due no later than September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

Quotations shall be submitted electronically by email to:

Veronica Beck, Contracting Officer
veronica.beck@usda.gov

Offerors shall review the solicitation and all attachments in their entirety and submit all required information by the response deadline. The period of performance is 90 days from the date of award.

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