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USDA ARS RNA-Seq Library Preparation and Sequencing Services

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127EAU26Q0078 Federal

Submission Closed09/22/2026, 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-Fs

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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High

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High

wage-determination

High

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 16

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineSep 22

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Submission Closed

09/22/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa Southwest 4 Usda-Fs

Contacts1 person available

OfficeAlbuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa Southwest 4 Usda-Fs

Office AddressAlbuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA

Contacts

Veronica Beck

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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
contact@example.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.