# Synthesis of Self-Amplifying Nucleic Acid Constructs

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0044

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0044
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Vectorbuilder Inc. for $20,305.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: B529 Scientific Data Studies
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- County: Cook County (FIPS 17031). https://abierto.us/counties/cook-county-il-17031
- City: Chicago. https://abierto.us/cities/chicago-il-1714000
- First posted: December 16, 2025
- Last posted: March 5, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b675b667f6c74b789bbb6d89a69a1364/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA25Q044 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a service to generate five lipid nanoparticle encapsulated self-amplifying nucleic acid based on the genetic components of the alphavirus Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV).

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380. The small business size standard is $19.0M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Vectorbuilder Inc. (UEI CLRZY7CGLVM1)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0092, purchase order
- Obligated: $20,305.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA26P0092 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0092_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- December 16, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice 7ccd0ceab6c44497800dd4c5806d2083. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7ccd0ceab6c44497800dd4c5806d2083/view
- January 29, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice b7410ed487f846878f6c1bcea69f43fc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b7410ed487f846878f6c1bcea69f43fc/view
- March 5, 2026: Award notice. Notice b675b667f6c74b789bbb6d89a69a1364. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b675b667f6c74b789bbb6d89a69a1364/view

## Points of contact

- Jessica Pacheco, jessica.pacheco@usda.gov

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