The USDA needs a small business to provide transcriptome services for RNA samples.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The USDA needs a small business to provide transcriptome services for RNA samples. This includes analyzing and interpreting the transcriptome data to understand the genetic expression of the samples.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service, and the contract will be awarded based on the best value to the government. The contract will be for a period of one base year with two option years.
- How will they pick the winner? The government will evaluate the quotations based on the technical and past performance factors, as well as the price.
- When and how do you bid? Quotations are due on July 6, 2026, and must be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities website.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
Primary point of contact
Name
Kerrie Hodges
Email
kerrie.hodges@usda.gov