12905B25S1143390 - Sources Sought for Lettuce Targeted Metabolomics USDA ARS PWA Salinas CA
ID: 12905B25Q00020Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- MISCELLANEOUS (H999)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f63337339af945df91a80b74b056ceb1/view
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    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking a limited source procurement for the analysis of 1,100 lettuce samples to test for at least 100 phytohormones using a targeted metabolomics approach. This procurement aims to maintain continuity and consistency with previous analyses conducted by the same contractor, Bridging Pieces, which will facilitate cost and time savings by utilizing remaining plant tissue from prior work, thus eliminating the need for new sample collection. The contract is expected to be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with an estimated period of performance of 60 days following the award. Interested parties may submit documentation to Theodore Blume at Theodore.Blume@usda.gov within seven calendar days of this notice, as no solicitation will be issued.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Theodore Blume
    Theodore.Blume@usda.gov
    Files
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    FAR-13-Single-Source-or-Brand-Name-Justification-Less-Than-SAT-Nov-2024 (IvS)_Redacted.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a limited source justification for the analysis of 1,100 lettuce samples to test for at least 100 phytohormones. The proposal underscores the need for consistency with previous analyses conducted by the same contractor, which successfully utilized a targeted metabolomics approach. Utilizing the same contractor will save costs and time by allowing the use of remaining plant tissue from prior work, eliminating the need for new sample collection. No market research was conducted because the specific contractor is required for continuity. The document concludes with acknowledgments from technical personnel and the contracting officer, affirming the need for this limited source procurement under federal regulations. This request reflects the agency's commitment to maintain high-quality data and cost efficiency in agricultural research.
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