Sequencing 170 Cotton DNA
ID: 12405B24Q0117Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROPSTONEVILLE, MS, 38776, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA (B529)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b006af12788d430ba44c23178ceafb2c/view
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    Description

    Sequencing 170 Cotton DNA is being procured by the AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF, specifically the AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE. This service is typically used for research and development in biotechnology. The procurement is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and is set aside for Total Small Business. The place of performance is New Orleans, LA, USA. The primary contact for this procurement is Cecilia McNamee, who can be reached at cecilia.mcnamee@usda.gov or 9852328289. The government is looking for a Firm Fixed Price contract and requires vendors to submit their quotes including technical specifications and price, preferably through email. The basis for award is overall best value to the government, considering technical specifications, price, and satisfactory past performance. The deadline for quotes is Friday March 22, 2024, at 4:00pm Central Standard Time. Any questions regarding this procurement must be submitted by Tuesday March 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cecilia McNamee
    (985) 232-8289
    cecilia.mcnamee@usda.gov
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