# Benchtop Ultra-Long Read DNA Sequencer

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0686

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0686
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Government Scientific Source Inc.
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Pullman, Washington
- County: Whitman County (FIPS 53075). https://abierto.us/counties/whitman-county-wa-53075
- City: Pullman. https://abierto.us/cities/pullman-wa-5356625
- First posted: May 29, 2026
- Last posted: May 29, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0c06d6fde10e450cbc637980d1fdfabb/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 1232SA26Q0686 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Benchtop Ultra-Long Read DNA Sequencer. 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 334516 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. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Government Scientific Source Inc. (UEI J49CN39QTNW3)
- Contract: 1232SA26F0327 under 47QSMS25D00A9, delivery order
- Obligated: $25,627.71
- Competition: Full and Open Competition, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0686 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26F0327_12H2_47QSMS25D00A9_4732/


## Publications

- May 29, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 0c06d6fde10e450cbc637980d1fdfabb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0c06d6fde10e450cbc637980d1fdfabb/view

## Points of contact

- Melissa Santos, melissa.santos@usda.gov

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