SAM #1232SA26Q1337

USDA ARS Solicitation for Cotton Seed Chemical Analysis Services

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking laboratory chemical analysis services for cotton seed samples in the National Cotton Variety Test. - Government Buyer: - USDA ARS, PA AAO ACQ/PER PROP, Fort Collins, CO - Crop Genetics Research Unit - Stoneville, MS Location Support - OEMs and Vendors: - Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Des Moines, Inc. (sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Chemical analysis of cotton seeds (Part Number: 0001) - Measurement of oil, nitrogen, and gossypol content - Analysis of 300 to 1000 seed samples annually - Results delivered in Excel format to Crop Genetics Research Unit - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Use of established AOCS methods for analysis - Timely reporting with milestones: sample submission (Oct-Nov), measurements (by Jan 30), reporting (by Feb 5), review (by Feb 10), final responses (by Feb 15) - Sole source justification: Eurofins has specialized procedures and equipment not available from other vendors - Firm-fixed price contract with a 3-month period of performance - Supports small business set-asides including Women-Owned Small Business and HUBZone - Award to lowest priced technically acceptable offeror

Description

The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to award on a single source basis.

Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit a quotation by the response date listed, in accordance with the instructions provided herein.  All timely responses to this solicitation will be considered, however, the determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.  

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 1232SA26Q1337 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Chemical Analysis.

This acquisition is not 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 an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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