This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart  12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

                (ii) The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

                (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-06 through July 12, 2021.

                (iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 541714 and small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

(vi) USDA ARS requires RNA Library construction, quality control and RNA-seq for 72 RNA samples utilizing paired-end, 150 base pair sequencing via Illumina HiSeq 4000 or

equivalent in accordance with statement of work.

 (vii) Delivery will take place in accordance with statement of work.

                (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

                (ix) A statement regarding the applicability of the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. Evaluation will be based on best value with price being more important than technical.

                (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.

                (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

                (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Additional clauses include:

See clause document attached for additional anticipated applicable clauses.

                (xiii) A statement regarding any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

                (xiv) Quotes are due on September 15, 2021 at 2 pm EST by email to Claire Anderson at [email protected]

                (xv) Claire Anderson may be reached at [email protected] for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by September 13, 2021, 12 pm EST.