Chemical Analysis for Plant and Soil Samples

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for a firm‑fixed‑price contract (Solicitation No. 1232SA26Q0443) to perform chemical analysis of plant and soil samples. The award will be a single‑source contract; offerors must price all required items and demonstrate the capability to complete analyses within 30 days of sample receipt, delivering results by email. The same laboratory used in the prior phase of this study—Servi‑Tech Laboratories, Amarillo, TX—and its established in‑house methods must be employed to ensure statistical continuity across the life of the research. Performance incentives apply: a 15 % rate reduction if results are delivered 35‑45 days after submission and a 30 % reduction if delivery exceeds 45 days. Quotes must be submitted electronically (Word or PDF) to Jessica Pacheco (jessica.pacheco@usda.gov) by the deadline indicated in the solicitation, include pricing, signatures, SAM Unique Entity Identifier, acknowledgment of any amendments on SF‑30, and a technical package describing the offeror’s capability and management approach. All quotations must be firm for 90 calendar days, and offerors must be active in SAM.gov; otherwise the quote will be rejected. Questions are due by 4:00 PM CT on 14 April 2026. Evaluation will be based on price (FAR 12.204) and technical acceptability (acceptable/unacceptable), with award to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

Notice ID

3da025d72a3e44ecaa08b78bab10a9f5

Solicitation Number

1232SA26Q0443

NAICS Code

541620

Classification Code

B504