RNA Extraction and Sequencing - Award Notice

04JUN25 Base posting. Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov Contract Opportunities regarding this solicitation. (i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii)The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0142 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. (iv)Set Aside: Total Small Business.

NAICS Code:

541380 Small Business Size Standard: $19 million (v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure. (vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires RNA Extraction and Sequencing.

See “Attachment 001 Performance Work Statement and QASP” and other attachments for more information. (vii)Dates: See clauses and provisions document “GENERAL INFORMATION” section for Period of Performance data Place of Delivery and Acceptance: NEA COOL AND COLD WATER AQUACULTURE 11861 LEETOWN ROAD KEARNEYSVILLE WV 25430 FOB Point: Destination (viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document. (ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)” (x)Online sam.gov completion of the provision at 52.212-3 is advised. (xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document. (xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document. (xiii)Not applicable. (xiv)Not applicable. (xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above. (xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.

Notes:

Solicitation Inquiries:

a. Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation prior to contract award shall be submitted in writing only to the Contracting Officer.

b. Inquiries shall be via Email only, no phone inquiries will be accepted.

c. The Contracting Officer’s email contact information is listed as the PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT in the sam.gov Contract Opportunities posting.

Time Zones: Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above. Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.