# Developing Sugarcane Marker Panel Assay

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0668

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0668
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Covariance Biosciences, LLC for $25,000.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product or service code: B529 Scientific Data Studies
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Canal Point, Florida
- First posted: August 28, 2026
- Last posted: September 9, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/71a069cf443742d2860171bd1f96741f/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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0668 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to develop and design a mid-density Single Nucleotide Polymorphic (SNP) marker panel assay (5000 SNPs) for sugarcane genomic research.

Update an existing custom-made sugarcane SNP panel developed by USDA, ARS, SEA, Sugarcane Research Unit, Houma, LA in strict accordance as outlined in attached Statement of Work (SOW). This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541715 The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Covariance Biosciences, LLC (UEI RUHMT8X2JD23)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0685, purchase order
- Obligated: $25,000.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 4 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0668 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0685_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 28, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice bbbbd3b39fdb492d865a23e977d00498. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bbbbd3b39fdb492d865a23e977d00498/view
- September 9, 2026: Award notice. Notice 71a069cf443742d2860171bd1f96741f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/71a069cf443742d2860171bd1f96741f/view

## Points of contact

- Monte Jordan, monte.jordan@usda.gov

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