Chromosome Conformation and Whole Genome Sequencing - KINGSTON RI
USDA ARS is buying chromosome conformation and whole genome sequencing services under a total small-business set-aside contract.
RESTRICTED TO: SMALL BUSINESS SBIR STTR
⚑ Total Small Business Set-Aside · RFQ/commercial-items contract action, not a grant · Quotation due 2026-07-10
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 55 good | SBIR/STTR — core Hub pipeline (faculty founders + small-business partners); deep-tech content |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 35 weak | technical depth: substantial; funds service delivery (capped) |
| IPPRA | 13 none | outside portfolio topics; social/behavioral work is none; funds service delivery, not research (capped); university can only partner, not lead |
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 1232SA26Q0618 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) Chromosome Conformation and Whole Genome Sequencing This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541714 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.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Notice type: Solicitation. Organization: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF / AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE / USDA ARS AFM APD.
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