Active Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

    SOURCES SOUGHT - SOIL SAMPLE ANALYSIS

    Sol. 1232SA26Q0499Sources SoughtBELTSVILLE, MD
    Open · 7d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    7
    closes Apr 30, 2026
    POSTED
    Apr 23, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541380
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    B529
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The USDA Agricultural Research Service is conducting a Sources Sought notice for soil sample analysis in Columbia, MO. This market survey aims to identify qualified small business contractors. Interested companies should submit the completed capability survey and relevant experience statements by the specified deadline.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    1232SA26Q0499
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    April 23, 2026
    Response Deadline
    April 30, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541380AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    B529
    Issuing Office
    USDA ARS AFM APD
    Primary Contact
    Christopher Turner
    State
    MD
    ZIP Code
    20705
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. All business sizes are invited to participate.  This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. 


    SOIL SAMPLE ANALYSIS – COLUMBIA MO.
    SEE “Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement and QASP.pdf” and “1232SA26Q0499 Capability Survey.pdf”

    PLEASE SUBMIT, AT MINIMUM, THE COMPLETED “1232SA26Q0499 Capability Survey.pdf” document.


    Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit the completed 1232SA26Q0499 Capability Survey.pdf” document and any relevant short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. 

    Responses should be submitted via email to christopher.c.turner@usda.gov only by THE DATE OFFERS DUE indicated in the sam.gov posting with “1232SA26Q0499 Sources Sought” in the Email Subject Line. 
     

    Key dates

    1. April 23, 2026Posted Date
    2. April 30, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    SOURCES SOUGHT - SOIL SAMPLE ANALYSIS is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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