# SAM #1232SA26Q1503

USDA ARS Sole Source Metabolomic Analysis Services for Soybean & Nitrogen Fixation Research

**Buyer:** ARS APD
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** September 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 1232SA26Q1503
**NAICS:** 541714

USDA ARS Soybean & Nitrogen Fixation Research Unit in Raleigh, NC intends to award a sole source contract for metabolomic analysis services.
- Sole source procurement to Metabolon, Inc. for specialized metabolomic analysis
  - Metabolon uses proprietary chemocentric methodology
  - Capable of detecting over 5,500 small molecules
  - Molecules authenticated by retention time, accurate mass, and fragmentation patterns
- Supports USDA ARS research in soybean and nitrogen fixation
- NAICS code: 541714 (Biotechnology R&D)
- No solicitation document available; responses due by September 22, 2026
- Place of performance: Raleigh, NC
- No specific quantities or part numbers provided
- Opportunity is for highly specialized scientific analysis services

### Description

<p>Notice of Intent to sole source in accordance with the attached memorandum.&nbsp;</p>

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