Proteomic Analysis of Sugar Beets

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) plans to procure proteomic analysis services for sugar beet samples. The requirement will be fulfilled through a simplified acquisition process (FAR 12.201‑1(c)(2)), with quotations solicited directly from at least three qualified suppliers. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order valued at ≤ $350,000, with an anticipated award date of 25 September 2026. Interested vendors may submit company information now; a formal RFQ is expected to be issued around 18 September 2026. • Service: Laboratory‑scale proteomic profiling of sugar beet tissue. • Procurement method: Direct solicitation of quotations (simplified acquisition, below SAT). • Minimum competition: At least three sources; two additional sources may be sought. • Estimated contract value: ≤ $350,000 (firm‑fixed‑price). • Award timeline: RFQ issuance ~18 Sept 2026; award targeted 25 Sept 2026. • Eligibility: Small businesses with experience manufacturing or selling total aircraft wash systems (as stated in the notice) – likely a copy‑paste error; otherwise any qualified proteomics provider. • No public RFQ posting; only vendors contacted directly will receive the solicitation.