SAM #1175267

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 6 Sole Source Laboratory Nutritional Analysis Services Notice

This opportunity is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract for laboratory nutritional analysis services by the USDA Forest Service, CSA EAST 6 in Atlanta, GA. - Agency: USDA Forest Service, CSA EAST 6 - Location: Atlanta, Georgia - Procurement Type: Sole Source (no competition anticipated) - Services Required: - Laboratory analysis of enhanced Mediterranean fruit fly diet samples - Laboratory analysis of fruit fly insect samples - Laboratory analysis of mono-floral honey samples from Hawaiʻi - Analysis must include: - Quantitative data on proximate composition - Vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, sugars - Other related nutritional parameters - Purpose: - Evaluate nutritional quality - Compare sample types - Support research for insect rearing, endangered bird nutrition, and honey characterization - No specific vendor, OEM, product, or part numbers listed - No equipment or supply purchases; strictly laboratory service requirement - No stated period of performance or contract value - Commercial opportunity for specialized laboratory service providers

Description

The USDA-ARS requires laboratory nutritional analysis services to support two research projects involving insect nutrition and honey nutrient profiling. The analyses will provide quantitative data on proximate composition, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, sugars, and related nutritional parameters for:

Enhanced Mediterranean fruit fly diet samples and fruit fly insect samples; and Mono-floral honey samples collected from major honey-producing floral sources in Hawaiʻi.

The results will be used to evaluate nutritional quality, compare sample types, and support research related to insect rearing, endangered bird nutrition, and characterization of Hawaiʻi mono-floral honeys.

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