Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1181
USDA ARS Seeks Yeast Two-Hybrid (Y2H) Screening Services for Aphid-Virus Research
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1181
NAICS
541714
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health, is seeking Yeast Two-Hybrid (Y2H) Screening Services to support research on aphid-virus interactions. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health - Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - Products/Services Requested: - Yeast Two-Hybrid (Y2H) Screening Service - Includes design and construction of viral bait clones - Construction of aphid cDNA prey libraries - Large-scale Y2H screening - Sequencing and bioinformatic analysis - Delivery of detailed technical reports - Service to be provided for a one-year base period with four one-year option periods (up to five years total) - Quantities: - One Y2H screening service per year (base plus four option years) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on identifying aphid proteins interacting with plant viruses - Emphasis on compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Strict data confidentiality requirements - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Set aside for small business concerns under NAICS 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology)
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 1232SA26Q1181 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Yeast Two-Hybrid (Y2H) Screening Service for the Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541714 – Research and Development in Biotechnology. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.