Sole Source- Metabolomic Links of Blueberry Intake and Cognitive Function

Combined Synopsis/SolicitationActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in Atlanta, GA
  • Industry: Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Details

Notice ID
12444726Q0078
Opportunity Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Sub-Agency
FOREST SERVICE
Office
USDA-FS, CSA EAST 8
Posted Date
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Response Deadline
Monday, September 14, 2026
PSC Code
B504
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA, 303092449
Status
Active

Description

The USDA intends to award a sole source, firm?fixed?price contract to Metabolon, Inc for advanced metabolomic analysis of 58 human plasma samples for a study on blueberry intake and cognitive function. The contractor must quantify over 2,500 metabolites per sample using UPLC?MS/MS, apply proprietary libraries and annotation tools, and provide normalized data with statistical and multivariate analyses. Prior experience with human plasma and Section 508?compliant electronic deliverables is required. Metabolon, Inc. is uniquely qualified to meet the Governments needs because it is able to accurately quantify more than 2,500 metabolites per human plasma sample, utilize UPLC-MS/MS instrumentation, and apply the proprietary metabolite libraries and annotation algorithms required for precise meta

Why This Opportunity Matters

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is actively seeking qualified contractors for testing laboratories and services in Atlanta, GA.