# mRNA-sequencing and Methyl-Bisulfite sequencing from submitted leaf tissue samples

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0964

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0964
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Tawakkull LLC for $73,534.60
- 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: R499 Other Professional Services
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Fargo, North Dakota
- First posted: July 15, 2026
- Last posted: August 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9b71220a47624764b4cf11f509eb2e15/view

## Description

*Questions and Answers posted in Attachments 7/24/2026* 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 1232SA26Q0964 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for mRNA-sequencing and Methyl-Bisulfite sequencing from submitted leaf tissue samples.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services The small business size standard is $19,000,000. 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: Tawakkull LLC (UEI N9NBYFYBGSK5)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0492, purchase order
- Obligated: $73,534.60
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 9 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0964 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0492_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 15, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice 2037c74b3d114aad8f8ec21497e73e13. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2037c74b3d114aad8f8ec21497e73e13/view
- July 24, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice 6a3127312fb0488d9324df50cd699036. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6a3127312fb0488d9324df50cd699036/view
- August 14, 2026: Award notice. Notice 9b71220a47624764b4cf11f509eb2e15. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9b71220a47624764b4cf11f509eb2e15/view

## Points of contact

- Kerrie Hodges, kerrie.hodges@usda.gov

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