The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotes for STFC measurements for WASHI Soil Testing at its facility in Prosser, Washington. The procurement involves analyzing 320 soil samples as part of the Washington State Soil Health Initiative, with comprehensive analyses including various nutrient levels, pH, and organic matter content. This opportunity is crucial for advancing soil health research and will support collaboration with Washington State University researchers. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by September 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT, to Shalunda Mix at shalunda.mix@usda.gov, ensuring compliance with all solicitation requirements and having an active SAM registration.

Clauses and Provisions 1232SA25Q0878.pdf

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued Solicitation # 1232SA25Q0878 for STFC measurements on WASHI Soil Samples. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item, prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13. The applicable NAICS Code is 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services, with a business size of $19M. Contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to the solicitation closing. Quotes, including a completed solicitation document, transmittal summary letter, and itemized price breakdown, must be submitted electronically to shalunda.mix@usda.gov by September 18, 2025, at 12:00 pm CT. The contract will be awarded to the offeror with the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, based on meeting all solicitation requirements, providing a complete itemized price breakdown, and having an “acceptable” past performance rating. Numerous FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated by reference, covering various aspects from labor standards to small business utilization and prohibitions on certain foreign technologies. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov. The period of performance is 365 days after award, with delivery to USDA, ARS, 24106 N Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350.

SOW STFC WASHI.pdf

The Statement of Work outlines a project for soil testing 320 samples for the Washington State Soil Health Initiative. The approved vendor, Soiltest Farm Consultants, will conduct comprehensive analyses including pH, EC, various extractable nutrients (Zn, Mn, Cu, Fe, S, B, Ca, Mg, Na, K), Olsen P, OM, nitrogen forms, CEC, Total N, Total C, texture, ACE protein, potentially mineralizable carbon, and permanganate oxidizable carbon. The government will provide the samples, and the analysis data is due by the end of FY 2025 (September 30th). The data will be shared with USDA-ARS and Washington State University Researchers.

Wage Determination- Prosser WA.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0878 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 541380.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires STFC measurements for WASHI Soil Testing for the Prosser, WA location per the SOW. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.

Quotes should include pricing as indicated below.

Qty 320 STFC measurements for WASHI Soil Testing

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DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

The DELIVERY ADDRESS/ PLACE of PERFORMANCE is:

USDA, ARS 24106 N Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350

All amendments and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).

FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document.  Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 12:00 p.m. CT, on or before September 18, 2025.  Quotations are to be sent via email to Shalunda Mix at shalunda.mix@usda.gov. **Reference the Solicitation # and Project Title in the subject line when emailing quote.**

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.

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