SAM #1232SA26Q0500

USDA ARS Solicitation for Laboratory Soil Fertility Testing Services (933 Samples)

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a small business contractor to provide laboratory soil fertility testing services for research in Pullman, Washington. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystems Research Unit and ARS Acquisition and Property Division - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis of approximately 933 air-dried soil samples from the R. J. Cook Agronomy Farm Long-Term Agroecosystem Research site - Tests required include: pH, soil organic matter, electrical conductivity, nutrient levels (NO3-N, NH4-N, Bray-1 P, Olsen P), minerals (Ca, Mg, Na, S, B, Zn, Mn, Cu, Fe, K), exchangeable Al, Cl, effervescence, lime requirements, cation exchange capacity, and total bases - Firm fixed price per sample - Delivery of results within 90 days of sample receipt - Certificate of Conformance required for test results - Quantities: - 933 soil samples to be analyzed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have accredited laboratory capabilities - Compliance with federal DEI and anti-discrimination laws - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 541380 - Performance-based contract with strict delivery deadline - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified small business laboratories - Place of Performance and Delivery: - R. J. Cook Agronomy Farm USDA-ARS Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Site, Pullman, WA - Delivery location: PWA Northwest Sustainable Agroecosystem, 4153 Pullman-Albion Road, Pullman, WA 99163

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0500 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Soil Fertility Testing.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380.  The small business size standard is $19M.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.  

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