# Genome Sequencing

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1176

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1176
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Akka & Co. LLC
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Product or service code: B529 Scientific Data Studies
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Salinas, California
- First posted: August 3, 2026
- Last posted: August 3, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/204e4e5b2f5447c5abd6360f20737f99/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1176 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Genome Sequencing Services. 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 541714 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: Akka & Co. LLC (UEI L5SSWRXLPXP5)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0529, purchase order
- Obligated: $22,600.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 8 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q1176 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0529_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 3, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 204e4e5b2f5447c5abd6360f20737f99. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/204e4e5b2f5447c5abd6360f20737f99/view

## Points of contact

- Frank Palmer, frank.palmer@usda.gov

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