Cotton RNA Sequencing - New Orleans, LA

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued Solicitation 1232SA26Q0527 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cotton RNA Sequencing services. This is a total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 541380, size standard $19 M) and will be awarded as a firm‑fixed‑price contract for a six‑week period of performance, with delivery to USDA ARS, 1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. Offerors must submit pricing for every line item listed in Attachment 1 (Statement of Work), including any quantity discounts, prompt‑payment discounts, shipping, and other applicable costs. Technical acceptability will be rated “acceptable” or “unacceptable” based on the offeror’s demonstrated ability to meet all requirements, and the award will be made to the quotation deemed best value under FAR 12.203. Quotes must be held firm for 90 calendar days, submitted in a single document via email to jennifer.busbea@usda.gov with the subject line “Quote for 1232SA26Q0527,” and are due by the date/time posted on SAM.gov. Questions are due no later than April 27, 2026 12:00 pm CST. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and USDA clauses by reference, and all provisions (including small‑business subcontracting, labor standards, Buy‑American, and DEI requirements) apply to the award. Failure to provide pricing for all SOW items may result in exclusion, and if required documents are not returned within 120 days the Contracting Officer may issue a unilateral modification and proceed to closeout. Offerors should review the full text of incorporated provisions upon request and ensure compliance with all listed requirements.

Notice ID

627f822b72044b8d8bc17da89d87edc4

Solicitation Number

1232SA26Q0527

NAICS Code

541380

Classification Code

B529